The latest edition of this essential textbook continues to support a new generation of dental students in their understanding of microbiom and oral microbiota, basic immunology, oral and systemic infections and cross-infection control. Fully updated throughout with the latest developments in oral microbiology, microbiomics, disease prevention and control, _Essential Microbiology for Dentistry_ will be essential for all undergraduates studying dentistry as well as anyone undertaking postgraduate training. * Friendly, accessible writing style helps readers engage with key information * Helpful self-assessment – in the style of both dental school and RCS exams –enables students to monitor their progress * Evidence based throughout to help facilitate safe clinical practice * Ample use of artwork helps explain complex structures, microbiological processes leading to infections, and the effect of drug intervention * Presents the latest national and international guidelines * ‘Key Fact’ boxes at the end of each chapter help summarize core information * Contains a comprehensive glossary and abbreviations list * Now comes with a helpful online resource containing a wide range of MCQs to help students monitor their progress! * Expanded to meet the higher-level of understanding and application of knowledge required of students today * Provides a fuller discussion of the oral microbiome and the microbiota ; new microbial identification technology; antibiotic steweardship;, ; endodontic infections; implant-related infections; plaque biofilms and the systemic disease axis and the current guidelines on antimicrobial prophylaxis * Contains new photographic images – many previously unpublished * Provides enhanced discussions of newer molecular based methods of diagnosis * Explores the latest research in dental plaque biofilm functionality and metabolism, and the mechanisms of enhanced resistance caused by biofilms * Now comes with a helpful ONLINE RESOURCE containing a wide range of MCQS to help students monitor their progress!