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Books - Microbiology |
Essential Microbiology for Dentistry
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Description:
An understanding of microbiology is essential for all
members of the dental team. This book provides dental students with
a concise, compact text. This is the only book currently available
which covers both dental and general microbiology to a level suitable
for students of dentistry.
Synopsis :
A presentation of the principles of medical microbiology
and oral microbiology. The text discusses various aspects which
include: general microbiology; microbes of relevance to dentistry;
basic immunology; infections of relevance to dentistry; and oral
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Description:
A unique text taking an ecological approach for dental
professionals and microbiologists.
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.
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