Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry, 6th Edition

by Lakshman Samaranayake, DSc DDS FRCPath FDSRCS(Edin) FRACDS FDSRCPS

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ISBN: 9780443117213

Publication Date: 04-10-2024

Page Count: 424

Imprint: Elsevier

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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 comprehensive coverage of the basics of clinical oral microbiology and immunology and their relevance to oral disease, as well as the contemporary discoveries of the oral microbiome and the constituent flora. Both the novice student and experienced professionals are guided, in a stepwise manner, through a tour of the microbial world and how it impacts 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 languages, has been fully revised and reformatted and includes new sections on emerging topics such as COVID-19 and infection control. Major features of the new edition include:

Key Features
- The latest evidence throughout, updated to incorporate discoveries pertaining 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
- A friendly and accessible writing style that helps students better understand and retain key information
- Self-assessment tasks to monitor progress and prepare students for graduate and postgraduate examinations
- Important information that is highlighted and easy to follow, along with helpful summaries of key facts
- A comprehensive glossary and a list of abbreviations
- An enhanced eBook version that provides access to all text, figures and references, as well as features for searching, customising content, highlighting, making notes and having content read aloud
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
Authors

Lakshman Samaranayake, DSc DDS FRCPath FDSRCS(Edin) FRACDS FDSRCPS, Professor of Oral Microbiomics and Infection, School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Australia; Professor Emeritus, University of Hong Kong; Professor – King James IV, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2013).