Lakshman Samaranayake DSc(h.c.) DDS BDS FRCPath FHKCPath FDSRCSE(Hon) FCDSHK FHKAM(Path) FHKAM(DSurg) MIBiol (Author)

The new edition of this highly successful book continues to offer readers everything they require to gain a full understanding of microbiology as it relates to modern dental practice. The rich combination of easy-to-read text together with the extensive artwork programme makes Essential Microbiology for Dentistry the first choice of microbiology textbook for many students of dentistry worldwide.

• Comprehensive coverage of the subject area makes the book suitable for all aspects of the curriculum

• Almost 300 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner

• Contains ‘Key Facts’ boxes to act as useful aide-mémoires

• Self-assessment sections at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their understanding in key areas of knowledge

• Addresses the subject on a strictly ‘need-to-know for the dentist’ approach [e.g. only salient bacteria are included with thumbnail sketches of viruses and fungi]

• Contains a detailed – and now expanded – glossary and abbreviations list

• Contains the latest organism nomenclature and information regarding unculturable bacteria and novel molecular technology

• Includes a highly expanded section on oral biofilms and their relevance to systemic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes and nosocomial pneumonia

• Contains a brand new section on oral immunology – prepared by guest authors – as relevant to dentistry

• Contains a new section on the microbiology of perimplantitis

• Presents a fully revised and expanded section on infection control in dentistry encompassing British and American guidelines

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