Full Description
A sound knowledge of microbiology is essential for all dental professionals - it's the key to understanding major oral pathologies, from tooth decay to gum disease, as well as the regimentation of infection control in a successful dental practice. Samaranayake's Essential Microbiology for Dentistry once again, provides a comprehensive coverage of the basics of clinical oral microbiology and immunology and their relevance to oral disease, as well as the cotemporary discoveries of the oral microbiome, and the constituent flora. Both the novice student, as well as the experienced professionals are guided, in a stepwise manner, through a tour of the microbial world and how they impact oral health. The reasoned, bare bones approach to the essential elements of the subject is, as in previous editions fresh, lucid and logical. The sixth edition of this popular book, now translated into four different languages, has been fully revised and reformatted and includes brand new sections on emerging topics such as COVID-19 and infection control.
Latest evidence throughout, updated to incorporate discoveries appertaining to the oral microbiome, and the international guidelines on infection control.
Ample artwork and clinical pictures to explain complex structures, intricate pathological processes, and disease management principles.
Friendly accessible writing style that helps students better understand and retain key information.
Self-assessment tasks to monitor progress and prepare for graduate and postgraduate examinations
Easy to follow - highlighted important information, and helpful summaries of key facts.
A comprehensive glossary and a list of abbreviations
An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Definitions and descriptors of the oralome, the oral microbiome and oral microbiota - revealed by novel, next-generation sequencing technologies
SARS-CoV-2 infection, the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on dentistry
MPox and other emerging viral infections and oral manifestations
Oral mycobiome and emerging and re-emerging oral fungal diseases
Oral microbiota, the oral-systemic axis and systemic health
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its mitigation by good antimicrobial prescribing
The recently proclaimed `One health` concept basics
A guide to new vaccines and immunisation protocols
Extended and fully updated sections on infection control
Contents
1. Why Study Microbiology?
PART 1 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
2. Bacterial Structure and Taxonomy
3. Bacterial Physiology and Genetics
4. Viruses and Prions
5. Pathogenesis of Microbial Disease
6. Diagnostic Microbiology and Laboratory Methods
7. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
PART 2 BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
8. The Immune System and the Oral Cavity
9. The Immune Response
10. Immunity and Infection
PART 3 MICROBES OF RELEVANCE TO DENTISTRY
11. Streptococci, Staphylococci and Enterococci
12. Lactobacilli, Corynebacteria and Propionibacteria
13. Actinomycetes, Clostridia and Bacillus Species
14. Neisseriaceae, Veillonella, Parvobacteria and Capnocytophaga
15. Enterobacteria
16. Vibrios, Campylobacters and Wolinella
17. Bacteroides, Tannerella, Porphyromonas and Prevotella
18. Fusobacteria, Leptotrichia and Spirochaetes
19. Mycobacteria and Legionellae
20. Chlamydiae, Rickettsiae and Mycoplasmas
21. Viruses of Relevance to Dentistry
22. Fungi of Relevance to Dentistry
PART 4 SYSTEMIC INFECTIONS OF RELEVANCE TO DENTISTRY
23. Infections of the Respiratory Tract
24. Infections of the Cardiovascular System
25. Infections of the Central Nervous and Locomotor Systems
26. Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
27. Infections of the Genitourinary Tract
28. Skin and Wound Infections
29. Viral Hepatitis
30. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, AIDS and Infections in Compromised Patients
PART 5 ORAL MICROBIOTA AND ORAL INFECTIONS
31. Oral Microbiota and the Oralome
32. Microbiology of Dental Caries
33. Microbiology of Periodontal Disease
34. Dentoalveolar and Endodontic Infections
35. Oral Mucosal and Salivary Gland Infections
PART 6 CROSS-INFECTION AND CONTROL
36. General Principles of Infection Control, Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions
37. Standard Infection Control Procedures in Dentistry I: Personal Protection, Sharps Injuries Protocol and Immunization
38. Standard Infection Control Procedures in Dentistry II: Sterilization, Disinfection and Antisepsis, with a Summary of Transmission-Based Infection Control Procedures
