Medical Microbiology and Immunology for Dentistry

This clinically oriented textbook explores medical microbiology and immunology as they relate to the practice of dentistry, including sections on the microbiologic basis of caries, periodontal disease, and endodontic infection. The book begins with a thorough discussion of immunology and then systematically covers the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that affect the human body as well as their oral manifestations. Extremely detailed illustrations throughout aid the reader in comprehending the complex interactions involved in processes such as cellular immunity, bacterial and fungal infiltration, biofilm and dental plaque formation, and virus entry and replication. Sections on recombinant DNA technology, molecular diagnostics, and genomics familiarize the reader with new technologies and emerging fields that will impact future practice. Notable discoveries in molecular biology are highlighted throughout, and research questions are featured as well to engage understanding and critical thinking. Finally, an appendix of cases in medical microbiology challenges the reader to pose diagnoses based on clinical symptoms. This book will no doubt become the definitive textbook on microbiology for dental students and dentists.

This clinically oriented textbook explores medical microbiology and immunology as they relate to the practice of dentistry, including sections on the microbiologic basis of caries, periodontal disease, and endodontic infection. The book begins with a thorough discussion of immunology and then systematically covers the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that affect the human body as well as their oral manifestations. Extremely detailed illustrations throughout aid the reader in comprehending the complex interactions involved in processes such as cellular immunity, bacterial and fungal infiltration, biofilm and dental plaque formation, and virus entry and replication. Sections on recombinant DNA technology, molecular diagnostics, and genomics familiarize the reader with new technologies and emerging fields that will impact future practice. Notable discoveries in molecular biology are highlighted throughout, and research questions are featured as well to engage understanding and critical thinking. Finally, an appendix of cases in medical microbiology challenges the reader to pose diagnoses based on clinical symptoms. This book will no doubt become the definitive textbook on microbiology for dental students and dentists.

"Immunity1. The Immune System2. Antibodies and Complement3. Cellular Immunity4. The Immune Response to Pathogens and Immunopathogenesis5. VaccinesBacteria6. Bacterial Structure, Metabolism, and Genetics7. Bacterial Pathogenesis8. Antibacterial Chemotherapy9. Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis10. Microbial Identification and Molecular Diagnostics11. Staphylococcus12. Streptococcus13. Miscellaneous Gram-Positive Bacilli14. Clostridium15. Bordetella, Legionella, and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli16. Neisseria and Neisseriaceae17. Spirochetes18. Enterobacteria, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter19. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma20. Mycobacteria21. Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Related Bacteria22. Vibrio, Pseudomonas, and Related Bacteria23. Oral Microflora and Caries24. Periodontal and Endodontic InfectionsFungi25. Fungal Structure, Replication, and Pathogenesis26. Fungal Diseases27. Antifungal ChemotherapyViruses28. Virus Structure, Replication, and Pathogenesis29. Antiviral Chemotherapy30. Naked Capsid DNA Viruses31. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Retroviruses32. Hepatitis Viruses33. Herpesviruses34. Orthomyxoviruses: Influenza Virus35. Paramyxoviruses: Measles, Mumps, and Respiratory Syncytial Viruses36. Picornaviruses37. Arboviruses38. Rhabdoviruses, Poxviruses, and Coronaviruses39. Rubella Virus, Filoviruses, Reoviruses, and NorovirusesPrions and Parasites40. Prions41. Pathogenic ParasitesAppendix: Cases in Medical Microbiology"