Marsh and Martin's Oral Microbiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition

by Philip D. Marsh, BSc, PhD, Michael A. O. Lewis, PhD, BDS, FDSRCPS, FDSRCS (Ed and Eng), FRCPath, FHEA, FFGDP(UK), Helen Rogers, MB ChB BDS BSc MFDS FDS (OMed) RCS Eng, David Williams, BSc (Hons), PhD and Melanie Wilson, BSc (Hons), BDS, PhD, FDSRCS, FRCPath

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

ISBN: 9780702061752

Publication Date: 06-07-2016

Page Count: 240

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

List Price: $78.99

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Key Features
- Full coverage of the latest molecular biology techniques which have revolutionized our knowledge of oral microbes
- Exploration of the biological and clinical significance of the oral microflora in the form of a biofilm on dental and mucosal surfaces
- Contemporary views on therapeutic and prophylactic antibiotic use, infection control, and the relationships between oral and general health
New to This Edition
- Completely updated throughout by a new author team!
- Self-assessment questions in each chapter allow readers to monitor their progress
- Updated design with ‘Key Points’ throughout aids learning
- Reflects the impact that the genomic era has had on the field
- Expanded sections on infection control as well as therapeutic and prophylactic antibiotic use
- New sections on the benefits of the resident oral microbiota and on current concepts of factors driving dysbiosis in periodontal disease
- New chapter on the emerging role of oral microorganisms in systemic diseases
Contents

1 Introduction

2 The mouth as a microbial habitat

3 The resident oral microbiota

4 Distribution, development and benefits of the oral microbiota

5 Dental plaque

6 Plaque-mediated diseases: Dental caries and periodontal diseases

7 Orofacial bacterial infections

8 Oral fungal infections

9 Orofacial viral infections

10 Antimicrobial agents

11 Oral microbiota and systemic disease

12 Infection control

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Authors

Philip D. Marsh, BSc, PhD, Chief Scientific Leader, Public Health England, Salisbury, UK; Professor of Oral Microbiology, Leeds School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, UK, Michael A. O. Lewis, PhD, BDS, FDSRCPS, FDSRCS (Ed and Eng), FRCPath, FHEA, FFGDP(UK), Professor of Oral Medicine and Dean, School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Helen Rogers, MB ChB BDS BSc MFDS FDS (OMed) RCS Eng, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Oral Medicine, University of Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, UK, David Williams, BSc (Hons), PhD, Professor of Oral Microbiology, School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK and Melanie Wilson, BSc (Hons), BDS, PhD, FDSRCS, FRCPath, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Oral Microbiology, School of Dentistry,College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK