Essential Microbiology for Dentistry - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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The latest edition of this essential textbook continues to support a new generation of dental students in their understanding of microbiom and oral microbiota, basic immunology, oral and systemic infections and cross-infection control.
Fully updated throughout with the latest developments in oral microbiology, microbiomics, disease prevention and control, Essential Microbiology for Dentistry will be essential for all undergraduates studying dentistry as well as anyone undertaking postgraduate training.
New Edition Expected Availability: 05-14-2026
Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource
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- Friendly, accessible writing style helps readers engage with key information
- Helpful self-assessment – in the style of both dental school and RCS exams –enables students to monitor their progress
- Evidenced-based throughout to help facilitate safe clinical practice
- Ample use of artwork helps explain complex structures, physiological processes and the effect of drug intervention
- Helpful use of italics for clinically relevant facts and emboldened key words to highlight important information
- Presents the latest national and international guidelines
- ‘Key Fact’ boxes at the end of each chapter help summarize core information
- Contains a comprehensive glossary and abbreviations list
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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 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 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 MICROBIOLOGY
31. Oral microbiome and the oral ecosystem
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. Principles of infection control
37. Infection control procedures in dentistry: personal protection, sharps injuries protocol, and immunization
38. Infection control procedures in dentistry: sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis -
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