{"product_id":"oral-microbiology-at-a-glance-isbn-9780813828923","title":"Oral Microbiology at a Glance","description":"\u003ci\u003eOral Microbiology At A Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is a title in the highly popular \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series. It provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid. Following the familiar, easy-to-use \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams encapsulating essential information. \u003cp\u003eSystematically organized and succinctly delivered, \u003ci\u003eOral Microbiology At A Glance\u003c\/i\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOral microbial origins of health or disease \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious infections ranging from dental caries, periodontal and endodontic infections to oral mucosal, bone, and systemic infections \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocal and systemic extensions of oral infections \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSterilization, disinfection, infection control methods, and bioterrorism \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOral Microbiology At A Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for students of microbiology, all students of dentistry, and early career clinicians. In addition the text will provide valuable insight for general dental practitioners wanting to update their knowledge of oral microbiology and immunology, as well as dental hygienists, therapists and technicians.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/i\u003e vii  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction to oral microbiology 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommensals and pathogens\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral diseases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 In the beginning 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first microbes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobial basis of infectious disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiller and the chemoparasitic theory of caries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral and dental research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Caries as an infectious disease 6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental caries as a transmissible disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStreptococcus mutans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutans group streptococci\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLink between \u003ci\u003eS. mutans\u003c\/i\u003e and dental caries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunity to caries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 General properties of saliva 8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaliva production\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtective role of saliva\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalivary pellicle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaliva as a nutrient\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Salivary mucins and agglutinins 10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposition of mucins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties of mucins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacterial agglutination\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Secretory Immunoglobulin A 12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction of S-IgA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions of S-IgA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInactivation of salivary defenses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of S-IgA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe window of infectivity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelective IgA deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Anti-microbial properties of saliva 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-microbial components in saliva\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Innate defenses 16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-microbial peptides (AMPs)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman AMPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Microbes in the oral cavity 18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary colonizers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeneficial effects of bacterial colonizers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcological plaque hypothesis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcology and disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Molecular microbial taxonomy 20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMolecular taxonomy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDenaturing gradient gel electrophoresis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDNA chips\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Systems approaches to oral microbiology 22\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranscriptomics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProteomics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGene ontology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-translational networks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiled arrays\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Oral streptococci 24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003ci\u003eStreptococcus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViridans streptococci\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLancefield grouping\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelatedness and pathogenicity of streptococci\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Microbial adherence 26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdherence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-range adherence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific adhesion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral bacterial adhesins and receptors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Complex communities 28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInter-microbial reactions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCo-adhesion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetabolic associations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntagonism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Biofilms 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiofilm development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobial recognition of surfaces and interbacterial communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe biofilm matrix, resilience and resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Bacterial polysaccharides 32\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracellular polysaccharide production\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlycosyltransferases and fructosyltransferases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlucan binding proteins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEPS produced by oral Gram-negatives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Microbiology of caries 34\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of teeth\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental caries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of dental caries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant bacteria in caries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging and polymicrobial pathogens\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Virulence factors of \u003ci\u003eS. mutans\u003c\/i\u003e 36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial attachment to tooth surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolysaccharide production\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcid production\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcid tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiofilm adaptation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Host and environmental factors in caries 38\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHost factors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary factors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaries risk assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Fluoride 40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModes of action of fluoride\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for fluoride delivery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-microbial effects of fluoride\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing anti-microbial effects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 Anti-caries strategies 42\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInhibitors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbiotics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccination\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22 Periodontal diseases 44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassification of periodontal diseases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of plaque bacteria in periodontal diseases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of host factors in periodontal diseases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23 Microorganisms associated with periodontal diseases 46\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGingivitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic periodontitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocalized aggressive periodontitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneralized aggressive periodontitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor-coded complexes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP. gingivalis\u003c\/i\u003e, a consensus pathogen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. actinomycetemcomitans\u003c\/i\u003e, a pathogen in LAP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture independent bacterial detection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24 Colonization by periodontal bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhesion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriodontal bacterial adhesins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntracellular invasion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanisms of invasion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHost responses to intracellular bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25 Virulence factors of periodontal bacteria 50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToxins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProteolytic enzymes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacterial components that impact alveolar bone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther toxic products\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 26 The immune response and periodontal bacteria 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of neutrophils\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnate immune sensing of periodontal bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTissue destruction and bone loss\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic factors associated with periodontal disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 27 Relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic health 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathogenic mechanisms – general principles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular disease (CVD)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdverse pregnancy outcomes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulmonary infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteoporosis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 28 Implants and titanium 56\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsseo-integration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplant structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeri-implantitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacteria associated with peri-implantitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsepsis and treatment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 29 Endodontic infections 58\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDentinal tubules\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacterial invasion of dentin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobiota of endodontic infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptomatic versus asymptomatic\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 30 Host factors in endodontic infections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulpal infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriapical abscesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepair and angiogenesis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistant bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 31 Infective endocarditis 62\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacteria in IE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanism of vegetation formation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacterial virulence factors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntibiotics in IE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 32 Oral mucosal, bone and systemic infections 64\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMucosal infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmucosal and bone infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral manifestations of systemic infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic manifestations of oral infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 33 \u003ci\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/i\u003e and fungal infections 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. albicans\u003c\/i\u003e infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDenture stomatitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngular cheilitis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGingivitis and periodontal disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProsthetic implants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiofilms and antifungal drugs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 34 Oral virology I, herpes, papillomavirus and parvovirus 68\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerpes viruses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePapillomaviruses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParvoviruses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 35 Oral virology II, hepatitis and HIV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHepatitis B virus (HBV)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHepatitis D virus (HDV, delta agent)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther hepatitis viruses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 36 Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance 72\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntibiotics in dentistry\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistance to anti-microbial agents\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransfer of anti-microbial resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurtailing anti-microbial resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 37 Sterilization 74\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemicals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 38 Disinfection 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 39 Infection control 78\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental unit water lines (DUWL)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 40 Bioterrorism 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnthrax\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBotulism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmallpox\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalmonella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological Weapons Convention\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRichard Lamont\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Oral Biology at the University of Florida at Gainesville.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward Jenkinson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Oral Biology at the University of Bristol, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989725069541,"sku":"NP9780813828923","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813828923.jpg?v=1761785258","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/oral-microbiology-at-a-glance-isbn-9780813828923","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}