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Book Description

A unique text taking an ecological approach for dental professionals and microbiologists. In this new edition of 'Oral Microbiology' the authors' combine the clinical aspects of oral microbiology with an ecological emphasis. Each of the clinically-oriented chapters emphasises the pathogenesis of infection, microbiological diagnosis and principles of treatment. Substantially revised and updated, this fourth edition of the book is an invaluable guide for all dental professionals involved in the management of oral infection, and for microbiologists.

 

Contents

Glossary; Introduction; The mouth as microbial habitat; The resident oral microflora; Acquisition, adherence, distribution and metabolism of the oral microflora; Dental plaque; Dental caries; Periodontal diseases; Acute bacterial infections; Chronic oral infections (including infections in medically compromised patients); Oral viral infections; Oral fungal infections; Human immunodeficiency virus and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Antimicrobial therapy and prophylaxis for oral infections; Cross-infection control; Index.

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Reviews

"The authors are to be congratulated on a much revised text that will continue the tradition of the Oral Microbiology textbook as one of the leaders in its field." - Dental Update, March 2000 "When a book appears in its fourth edition you can be sure it is a good, popular read; this book, whilst being easy to read and assimilate nevertheless carries very important messages about the complex relationship between oral micro-flora and the host, in health and disease. It is aimed at dental professionals, other clinical dental professionals, dental under and post-graduate students, microbiologists and research workers... If you qualified some years ago this book will bring you up to date with current thinking in the vital area of Oral Microbiology." - The General Dental Practitioner, March 2000.