Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students

by Bagg, Jeremy; MacFarlane, T. Wallace; Poxton, Ian R.; Smith, Andrew J.; Bagg, Simon

• ISBN13: 9780198564898
• ISBN10: 0198564899
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-02
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students covers the core knowledge and information on microbiology and infectious diseases required by those practising in clinical dentistry. Aimed at dental students, the book will also prove to be a valuable revision aid for those studying for postgraduate clinical qualifications, and as a reference text for practising dentists.

Table of Contents

List of abbreviations	xi
Glossary	xiii
Section 1
The concept of micro-organisms	3	(6)
Bacterial structure and physiology	9	(14)
Bacterial taxonomy	23	(10)
Bacterial pathogenicity and epidemiology	33	(8)
Bacterial genetics and molecular biology	41	(14)
Viruses	55	(10)
Fungi	65	(6)
Host defences	71	(22)
Immunization	93	(10)
Antimicrobial agents	103	(14)
Disinfection and sterilization	117	(10)
Diagnostic microbiology	127	(10)
Section 2
Infections of the skin and soft tissues	137	(10)
Genitourinary tract infections	147	(10)
Gastrointestinal infections	157	(6)
Respiratory tract infections	163	(14)
Infections of the central nervous system	177	(8)
Infective endocarditis and sepsis syndrome	185	(10)
Human herpes viruses	195	(6)
Blood-borne viruses	201	(18)
Section 3
The oral microflora and dental plaque	219	(14)
Defence mechanisms of the mouth	233	(4)
Dental caries	237	(12)
Periodontal diseases	249	(12)
Infections of the pulp, periapical tissues, and bone of the jaw	261	(8)
Salivary gland infections	269	(4)
Oral fungal infections	273	(10)
Bacterial and viral infections of the oral mucosa	283	(8)
Antimicrobial agents in dentistry	291	(6)
Cross-infection control in dentistry	297	(14)
Index	311