Oral Microbiology - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443101442 ISBN 13: 9780443101441

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2009

Synopsis

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 provides a comprehensive coverage of the subject which will be essential to those with a specific interest in dentistry as well as those with a more general interest in host-microbe interactions and in microbial ecology. The book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, research workers, and a wide range of clinical dental professionals.

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Review:

"The authors are to be congratulated on a much revised text that will continue the tradition of the Oral Microbiology textbook as one of the leaders in its field."Dental Update, March 2000a book appears in its fourth edition you can be sure it is a good, popular read; this book, whilst being easy to read and assimilate nevertheless carries very important messages about the complex relationship between oral micro flora and the host, in health and disease. It is aimed at dental professionals, other clinical dental professionals, dental under and post graduate students, microbiologists and research workers... If you qualified some years ago this book will bring you up to date with current thinking in the vital area of Oral Microbiology."The General Dental Practitioner, March 2000comprehensive, clinically orientated textbook that explores the pathogenesis of infection, microbiological diagnosis and the principles of treatment."Association of Medical Microbiologists, July 2000

About the Author:

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).

About this edition

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0443101442
• ISBN 13: 9780443101441
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 232