Samaranayake's Essential Microbiology for Dentistry (6^th Ed.)

A sound knowledge of microbiology is essential for all dental professionals - it’s the key to understanding major oral pathologies, from tooth decay to gum disease, as well as the regimentation of infection control in a successful dental practice. Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry once again, provides a comprehensive coverage of the basics of clinical oral microbiology and immunology and their relevance to oral disease, as well as the cotemporary discoveries of the oral microbiome, and the constituent flora. Both the novice student, as well as the experienced professionals are guided, in a stepwise manner, through a tour of the microbial world and how they impact oral health. The reasoned, bare bones approach to the essential elements of the subject is, as in previous editions fresh, lucid and logical. The sixth edition of this popular book, now translated into four different languages, has been fully revised and reformatted and includes brand new sections on emerging topics such as COVID-19 and infection control.

• Latest evidence throughout, updated to incorporate discoveries appertaining to the oral microbiome, and the international guidelines on infection control.
• Ample artwork and clinical pictures to explain complex structures, intricate pathological processes, and disease management principles.
• Friendly accessible writing style that helps students better understand and retain key information.
• Self-assessment tasks to monitor progress and prepare for graduate and postgraduate examinations
• Easy to follow - highlighted important information, and helpful summaries of key facts.
• A comprehensive glossary and a list of abbreviations
• An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

• Definitions and descriptors of the oralome, the oral microbiome and oral microbiota - revealed by novel, next-generation sequencing technologies
• SARS-CoV-2 infection, the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on dentistry
• MPox and other emerging viral infections and oral manifestations
• Oral mycobiome and emerging and re-emerging oral fungal diseases
• Oral microbiota, the oral-systemic axis and systemic health
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its mitigation by good antimicrobial prescribing
• The recently proclaimed `One health` concept basics
• A guide to new vaccines and immunisation protocols
• Extended and fully updated sections on infection control

1 Why Study Microbiology? 1
PART 1 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
2 Bacterial Structure and Taxonomy, 7
3 Bacterial Physiology and Genetics, 16
4 Viruses and Prions, 30
5 Pathogenesis of Microbial Disease, 39
6 Diagnostic Microbiology and Laboratory Methods, 51
7 Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 69
PART 2 BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
8 The Immune System and the Oral Cavity, 85
9 The Immune Response, 103
10 Immunity and Infection, 112
PART 3 MICROBES OF RELEVANCE TO DENTISTRY
11 Streptococci, Staphylococci and Enterococci, 127
12 Lactobacilli, Corynebacteria and Propionibacteria, 135
13 Actinomycetes, Clostridia and Bacillus Species, 138
14 Neisseriaceae, Veillonella, Parvobacteria and Capnocytophaga, 144
15 Enterobacteria, 150
16 Vibrios, Campylobacters and Wolinella, 155
17 Bacteroides, Tannerella, Porphyromonas and Prevotella, 158
18 Fusobacteria, Leptotrichia and Spirochaetes, 162
19 Mycobacteria and Legionellae, 167
20 Chlamydiae, Rickettsiae and Mycoplasmas, 171
21 Viruses of Relevance to Dentistry, 174
22 Fungi of Relevance to Dentistry, 187
PART 4 SYSTEMIC INFECTIONS OF RELEVANCE TO DENTISTRY
23 Infections of the Respiratory Tract, 197
24 Infections of the Cardiovascular System, 211
25 Infections of the Central Nervous and Locomotor Systems, 218
26 Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract, 225
27 Infections of the Genitourinary Tract, 234
28 Skin and Wound Infections, 242
29 Viral Hepatitis, 247
30 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, AIDS and Infections in Compromised Patients, 258
PART 5 ORAL MICROBIOTA AND ORAL INFECTIONS
31 Oral Microbiota and the Oralome, 273
32 Microbiology of Dental Caries, 294
33 Microbiology of Periodontal Disease, 304
34 Dentoalveolar and Endodontic Infections, 319
35 Oral Mucosal and Salivary Gland Infections, 333
PART 6 CROSS-INFECTION AND CONTROL
36 General Principles of Infection Control, Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions, 351
37 Standard Infection Control Procedures in Dentistry I: Personal Protection, Sharps Injuries Protocol and Immunization, 358
38 Standard Infection Control Procedures in Dentistry II: Sterilization, Disinfection and Antisepsis, with a Summary of Transmission-Based Infection Control Procedures, 371
Answers to Review Questions, 388
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, 393
Index, 404