Essential Microbiology for Dentistry, 4e / Lakshman Samaranayake DSc (hc) DDS (Glas) FRCPath FDSRCS(Ed) FDS RCPS FRACDS

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-m moires
• 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