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This is a unique text taking an ecological approach for dental professionals and microbiologists. In this new edition of "Oral Microbiology", the authors' combine the clinical aspects of oral microbiology with an ecological emphasis. Each of the clinically-oriented chapters emphasizes the pathogenesis of infection, microbiological diagnosis and principles of treatment. Substantially revised and updated, this fourth edition of the book is an invaluable guide for all dental professionals involved in the management of oral infection, and for microbiologists.

Oral Microbiology 4e

Contents: Glossary; Introduction; The mouth as microbial habitat; The resident oral microflora; Acquisition, adherence, distribution and metabolism of the oral microflora; Dental plaque; Dental caries; Periodontal diseases; Acute bacterial infections; Chronic oral infections (including infections in medically compromised patients); Oral viral infections; Oral fungal infections; Human immunodeficiency virus and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Antimicrobial therapy and prophylaxis for oral infections; Cross-infection control; Index.