Essential microbiology for dentistry

Fourth edition. — Elsevier, 2012. — 391 p.<div class="bb-sep"></div>The new edition of this highly successful book continues to offer readers everything they require to gain a full understanding of microbiology as it relates to modern dental practice. The rich combination of easy-to-read text together with the extensive artwork programme makes Essential Microbiology for Dentistry the first choice of microbiology textbook for many students of dentistry worldwide.<br/>Comprehensive coverage of the subject area makes the book suitable for all aspects of the curriculum<br/>Almost 300 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner<br/>Contains ‘Key Facts’ boxes to act as useful aide-mémoires<br/>Self-assessment sections at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their understanding in key areas of knowledge<br/>Addresses the subject on a strictly ‘need-to-know for the dentist’ approach [e.g. only salient bacteria are included with thumbnail sketches of viruses and fungi]<br/>Contains a detailed - and now expanded - glossary and abbreviations list<br/>Contains the latest organism nomenclature and information regarding unculturable bacteria and novel molecular technology<br/>Includes a highly expanded section on oral biofilms and their relevance to systemic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes and nosocomial pneumonia<br/>Contains a brand new section on oral immunology - prepared by guest authors - as relevant to dentistry<br/>Contains a new section on the microbiology of perimplantitis<br/>Presents a fully revised and expanded section on infection control in dentistry encompassing British and American guidelines<div class="bb-sep"></div><em>Introduction</em> <br/><strong>General microbiology</strong><br/>Bacterial structure and taxonomy<br/>Bacterial physiology and genetics <br/>Viruses and prions <br/>Pathogenesis of microbial disease<br/>Diagnostic microbiology and laboratory methods <br/>Antimicrobial chemotherapy<div class="bb-sep"></div><strong>Basic immunology</strong><br/>The immune system and the oral cavity (contributed by Dr Glen C Ulett) <br/>The immune response <br/>Immunity and infection<div class="bb-sep"></div><strong>Microbes of relevance to dentistry</strong><br/>Streptococci, staphylococci and micrococci <br/>Lactobacilli, corynebacteria and propionibacteria <br/>Actinomycetes, clostridia and Bacillus species <br/>Neisseriaceae, Veillonella, parvobacteria and Capnocytophaga <br/>Enterobacteria <br/>Vibrios, campylobacters and Wolinella <br/>Bacteroides, Tannerella, Porphyromonas and Prevotella <br/>Fusobacteria, Leptotrichia and spirochaetes<br/>Mycobacteria and legionellae <br/>Chlamydiae, rickettsiae and mycoplasmas <br/>Viruses of relevance to dentistry <br/>Fungi of relevance to dentistry<div class="bb-sep"></div><strong>Infections of relevance to dentistry</strong><br/>Infections of the respiratory tract <br/>Infections of the cardiovascular system <br/>Infections of the central nervous and locomotor systems <br/>Infections of the gastrointestinal tract <br/>Infections of the genitourinary tract <br/>Skin and wound infections <br/>Viral hepatitis <br/>Human immunodeficiency virus infection, AIDS and infections in<br/>compromised patients<br/> <br/><strong>Oral microbiology</strong><br/>Normal oral flora, the oral ecosystem and plaque biofilms<br/>Microbiology of dental caries <br/>Microbiology of periodontal disease <br/>Dentoalveolar infections<br/>Oral mucosal and salivary gland infections<div class="bb-sep"></div><strong>Cross infection and control</strong><br/>Principles of infection control <br/>Infection control procedures in dentistry <br/><em>Answers to review questions</em> <br/><em>Glossary of terms and abbreviations</em> <br/><em>Index</em>