Essential Microbiology for Dentistry - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card, 5th Edition

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

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource - Access Card

ISBN: 9780702076954

Publication Date: 06-19-2018

Page Count: 400

Imprint: Elsevier

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New to This Edition
- Expanded to meet the higher-level of understanding and application of knowledge required of students today
- Provides a fuller discussion of the oral microbiome and the microbiota ; new microbial identification technology; antibiotic steweardship;, ; endodontic infections; implant-related infections; plaque biofilms and the systemic disease axis and the current guidelines on antimicrobial prophylaxis
- Contains new photographic images – many previously unpublished
- Provides enhanced discussions of newer molecular based methods of diagnosis
- Explores the latest research in dental plaque biofilm functionality and metabolism, and the mechanisms of enhanced resistance caused by biofilms
- Now comes with a helpful ONLINE RESOURCE containing a wide range of MCQS to help students monitor their progress!
Key Features
- 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
- Evidence based throughout to help facilitate safe clinical practice
- Ample use of artwork helps explain complex structures, microbiological processes leading to infections, and the effect of drug intervention
- 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
- Now comes with a helpful online resource containing a wide range of MCQs to help students monitor their progress!
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Contents

PART 1: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

PART 2: BASIC IMMUNOLOGY

PART 3: MICROBES OF RELEVANCE TO DENTISTRY

PART 4: INFECTIONS OF RELEVANCE TO DENTISTRY

PART 5: ORAL MICROBIOLOGY

PART 6: CROSS INFECTION AND CONTROL
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).
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