Oral Microbiology

Name: Oral Microbiology
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ISBN: 9780443101441

ISBN-10: 0443101442

ISBN-13: 9780443101441

Edition: 5th 2009

Authors: Philip D. Marsh, Michael V. Martin, Michael A. O. Lewis, David W. Williams

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Now expanded and in full colour throughout, Oral Microbiology retains its unique ecological approach to the subject which helps the reader determine whether an organism will have a pathogenic or commensal relationship at a given site. In the new edition, greater emphasis is placed on the role of current molecular biology techniques in the understanding of oral microbes. The book also provides insight into current therapeutic and prophylactic antibiotic use, infection control, and the relationships between oral and general health. New authorship also offers additional expertise on viral and fungal pathogens and the role of oral microbes in acute and chronic infections. Oral Microbiology…

Book details

List price: $51.99
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 4/30/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 232
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



Introduction



The mouth as a microbial habitat



The resident oral microflora



Acquisition, adherence, distribution and metabolism of the oral microflora



Dental plaque



Plaque-mediated diseases - dental caries and periodontal diseases



Orofacial bacterial infections



Antimicrobial prophylaxis



Oral fungal infections



Orofacial viral infections



Oral implications of infection in compromised patients



Infection control


Index