Essential Microbiology for Dentistry - E-Book
Essential Microbiology for Dentistry - E-Book

Author: Lakshman Samaranayake

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-03-28

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0702075213

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The latest edition of this essential textbook continues to support a new generation of dental students in their understanding of microbiom and oral microbiota, basic immunology, oral and systemic infections and cross-infection control. Fully updated throughout with the latest developments in oral microbiology, microbiomics, disease prevention and control, Essential Microbiology for Dentistry will be essential for all undergraduates studying dentistry as well as anyone undertaking postgraduate training. - Friendly, accessible writing style helps readers engage with key information - Helpful self-assessment – in the style of both dental school and RCS exams –enables students to monitor their progress - Evidence based throughout to help facilitate safe clinical practice - Ample use of artwork helps explain complex structures, microbiological processes leading to infections, and the effect of drug intervention - Presents the latest national and international guidelines - 'Key Fact' boxes at the end of each chapter help summarize core information - Contains a comprehensive glossary and abbreviations list - Now comes with a helpful online resource containing a wide range of MCQs to help students monitor their progress! - Expanded to meet the higher-level of understanding and application of knowledge required of students today - Provides a fuller discussion of the oral microbiome and the microbiota ; new microbial identification technology; antibiotic steweardship;, ; endodontic infections; implant-related infections; plaque biofilms and the systemic disease axis and the current guidelines on antimicrobial prophylaxis - Contains new photographic images – many previously unpublished - Provides enhanced discussions of newer molecular based methods of diagnosis - Explores the latest research in dental plaque biofilm functionality and metabolism, and the mechanisms of enhanced resistance caused by biofilms - Now comes with a helpful ONLINE RESOURCE containing a wide range of MCQS to help students monitor their progress!

Essential Microbiology for Dentistry
Essential Microbiology for Dentistry

Author: Lakshman P. Samaranayake

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 9780443064616

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A textbook of general and oral microbiology for dental students. The book is also useful for those taking postgraduate dentistry exams.

Essential Microbiology for Dentistry
Essential Microbiology for Dentistry

Author: Lakshman P. Samaranayake

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780702034848

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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-mémoires 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

Paediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice
Paediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice

Author: Muthu

Publisher: Elsevier India

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 9788131210581

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This book provides a comprehensive description on Pediatric Dentistry for undergraduate students based on the syllabi recommended by the Dental Council of India and various universities across the country. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for its readers. Each chapter includes numerous commonly asked questions of various university examinations. Apart from these there are Self-assessment Questions including essay type, short notes and MCQ's and Glossary at the end of the book, to help students for their last minute preparation before the exams. About the Author : - M.S. Muthu is currently Professor at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. He has graduated from Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital in 1995 and completed his postgraduation from Nair Hospital and Dental College, Mumbai in 1999. Since then he has restricted his practice to Pediatric Dentistry and runs an exclusive pediatric dental clinic. He has also been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students for the last 9 years. N. Sivakumar is currently Professor and Head at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, and Principal of Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. He has graduated from Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad in 1988 and completed his postgraduation from College of Dental Surgery, KMC, Manipal in 1991. He has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students for more than 15 years.