Oral Microbiology
- 5th Edition - April 29, 2009
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Authors: Philip D. Marsh, Michael V. Martin, Michael A.O. Lewis, David Williams
- Language: English
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… Read more
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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.
- Successfully describes the complex relationship between the resident oral microflora and the host in health and disease
- Retains a unique ecological approach to the subject which benefits the reader by providing a clear set of principles to explain the underlying issues that determine whether the microflora will have a beneficial or an adverse relationship with the host at a particular site
Undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, research workers, and a wide range of clinical dental professionals preparing for a number of postgraduate examinations
1 Introduction
2 The mouth as a microbial habitat
3 The resident oral microflora
4 Acquisition, adherence, distribution and metabolism of the oral microflora
5 Dental plaque
6 Plaque mediated diseases – dental caries and periodontal diseases
7 Orofacial bacterial infections
8 Antimicrobial prophylaxis
9 Oral fungal infection
10 Orofacial viral infections
11 Oral implications of infection in compromised patients
12 Infection control
2 The mouth as a microbial habitat
3 The resident oral microflora
4 Acquisition, adherence, distribution and metabolism of the oral microflora
5 Dental plaque
6 Plaque mediated diseases – dental caries and periodontal diseases
7 Orofacial bacterial infections
8 Antimicrobial prophylaxis
9 Oral fungal infection
10 Orofacial viral infections
11 Oral implications of infection in compromised patients
12 Infection control
- Edition: 5
- Published: April 29, 2009
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Language: English
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Philip D. Marsh
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Scientific Leader, Public Health England, Salisbury, UK; Professor of Oral Microbiology, Leeds School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, UKMM
Michael V. Martin
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Senior Lecturer and Consultant Microbiologist to Liverpool Dental Hospital and School, Liverpool, UKML
Michael A.O. Lewis
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Oral Medicine and Dean, School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UKDW
David Williams
Dr. Williams currently leads the Oral Microbiology Group based at the School of Dentistry, at Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK. Since Dr. Williams’ first degree (Cardiff University), he has worked in the pharmaceutical industry, food microbiology and as an academic researcher. Having completed a PhD at the School of Dentistry in Cardiff on the immunopathogenesis of oral candidosis, Dr. Williams’ research has continued within Cardiff University and primarily focuses within the field of Clinical Microbiology with an emphasis on studies involving microbial biofilms. Dr. Williams’ research encompasses investigating biofilm susceptibility to antimicrobial agents, expression of virulence factors such as hydrolytic enzyme production, adhesion, and microbial modulation of innate immune responses. Of particular interest has been research into the development of biomaterials (e.g. silicone rubber, acrylic, titanium) to inhibit biofilm formation on medical devices. Dr. Williams is a previous recipient of the Senior Colgate Award (British Society for Oral and Dental Research) and the International Hatton Award (The International Association for Dental Research).
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Oral Microbiology, School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK