Essential Microbiology for Dentistry E-Book , 4th Edition
- Comprehensive coverage of the subject area makes the book suitable for all aspects of the curriculum
- Almost 300 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
- Contains 'Key Facts' boxes to act as useful aide-mémoires
- Self-assessment sections at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their understanding in key areas of knowledge
- 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]
- Contains a detailed - and now expanded - glossary and abbreviations list
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.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of the subject area makes the book suitable for all aspects of the curriculum
- Almost 300 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
- Contains 'Key Facts' boxes to act as useful aide-mémoires
- Self-assessment sections at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their understanding in key areas of knowledge
- 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]
- Contains a detailed - and now expanded - glossary and abbreviations list
| ISBN | 9780702046957-vst |
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| Author Information | By Lakshman Samaranayake, DSc (hc) DDS (Glas) FRCPath FDSRCS(Ed) FDS RCPS FRACDS , Vice-Dean, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE; Professor Emeritus & Immediate-past Dean of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong; Honorary Professor & Immediate-past Head, School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Australia; Professor, King James IV, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2013). |
| Table of Content | 1. Introduction 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 micrococci 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: 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 system 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 microbiology 31. Normal oral flora, the oral ecosystem and plaque biofilms 32. Microbiology of dental caries 33. Microbiology of periodontal disease 34. Dentoalveolar infections 35. Oral mucosal and salivary gland infections Part 6: Cross-infection and control 36. Principles of infection control 37. Infection control procedures in dentistry Answers to review questions Glossary of terms and abbreviations |
| Publication Date | 02-09-2011 |
| Pages | 376 |
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