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 to this Edition
　　ㆍ　Expanded to meet the higher-level of understanding and application of knowledge required of students today
　　ㆍ　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
　　ㆍ　Contains new photographic images - many previously unpublished
　　ㆍ　Provides enhanced discussions of newer molecular based methods of diagnosis
　　ㆍ　Explores the latest research in dental plaque biofilm functionality and metabolism, and the mechanisms of enhanced resistance caused by biofilms
　　ㆍ　Now comes with a helpful ONLINE RESOURCE containing a wide range of MCQS to help students monitor their progress!

　Key Features
　　ㆍ　Friendly, accessible writing style helps readers engage with key information
　　ㆍ　Helpful self-assessment - in the style of both dental school and RCS exams -enables students to monitor their progress
　　ㆍ　Evidenced-based throughout to help facilitate safe clinical practice
　　ㆍ　Ample use of artwork helps explain complex structures, physiological processes and the effect of drug intervention
　　ㆍ　Helpful use of italics for clinically relevant facts and emboldened key words to highlight important information
　　ㆍ　Presents the latest national and international guidelines
　　ㆍ　'Key Fact' boxes at the end of each chapter help summarize core information
　　ㆍ　Contains a comprehensive glossary and abbreviations list

　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

Glossary of terms and abbreviations