(ASM Books) 3rd Edition
by Richard J. Lamont (Editor), George N. Hajishengallis (Editor), Hyun (Michel) Koo (Editor), Howard F. Jenkinson (Editor)
The field of oral microbiology has seen fundamental conceptual
changes in recent years. Microbial communities are now seen as the
fundamental etiological agent in oral diseases through their interface
with host inflammatory responses. Study of structured microbial
communities has increased our understanding of the roles of each member
in the pathogenesis of oral diseases, principles that apply to both
periodontitis and dental caries.
Against this backdrop, the third edition of Oral Microbiology and Immunology
has been substantially expanded and rewritten by an international team
of authors and editors. Featured in the current edition are:
- links between oral infections and systemic disease
- revised and updated overview of the role of the immune system in oral infections
- thorough discussions of biofilm development and control
- more extensive illustrations and Key Points for student understanding
Graduate students, researchers, and clinicians as well as students will find this new edition valuable in study and practice.
