Unlock the Secrets of Oral Microbiology with Samaranayake’s Essential Guide

A sound knowledge of microbiology is crucial for all dental professionals, as it is the key to understanding major oral pathologies, from tooth decay to gum disease, as well as the regimentation of infection control in a successful dental practice.

About the Sixth Edition of Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry

This comprehensive guide, now translated into four languages, provides dental students and professionals with a step-by-step tour of the microbial world and its impact on oral health. The sixth edition has been fully revised and reformatted to include brand new sections on emerging topics such as COVID-19 and infection control, ensuring readers stay up-to-date with the latest evidence and discoveries in oral microbiology.

Key Features and Updates

• Comprehensive coverage of the basics of clinical oral microbiology and immunology
• Coverage of contemporary discoveries of the oral microbiome and its constituent flora
• New sections on emerging topics, including:
  • COVID-19 and infection control
  • MPox and other emerging viral infections and oral manifestations
  • Oral mycobiome and emerging and re-emerging oral fungal diseases
  • Oral microbiota, the oral-systemic axis, and systemic health
  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its mitigation by good antimicrobial prescribing
  • The recently proclaimed `One health` concept basics
• A guide to new vaccines and immunization protocols
• Extended and fully updated sections on infection control
• Ample artwork and clinical pictures to explain complex structures, intricate pathological processes, and disease management principles
• Friendly, accessible writing style that helps students better understand and retain key information
• Self-assessment tasks to monitor progress and prepare for graduate and postgraduate examinations
• Easy-to-follow format with highlighted important information and helpful summaries of key facts
• A comprehensive glossary and list of abbreviations
• An enhanced eBook version, allowing readers to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes, and have content read aloud

With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly approach, Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry is an indispensable resource for dental students, professionals, and researchers alike.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 6th Edition
• Publication Date: April 24, 2024
• Language: English
• Pages: 424
• ISBN-10: 0443117217
• ISBN-13: 978-0443117213