<p>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.</p><br><br><ul> <li>Comprehensive coverage of the subject area makes the book suitable for all aspects of the curriculum </li> <p> <li>Almost 300 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner</li> <p> <li>Contains 'Key Facts' boxes to act as useful aide-mémoires </li> <p> <li>Self-assessment sections at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their understanding in key areas of knowledge</li> <p> <li>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]</li> <p> <li>Contains a detailed - and now expanded - glossary and abbreviations list</li> </ul><br><br><ul> <li>Contains the latest organism nomenclature and information regarding unculturable bacteria and novel molecular technology</li> <p> <li>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</li> <p> <li>Contains a brand new section on oral immunology - prepared by guest authors - as relevant to dentistry</li> <p> <li>Contains a new section on the microbiology of perimplantitis </li> <p> <li>Presents a fully revised and expanded section on infection control in dentistry encompassing British and American guidelines</li> </ul>