Oral Microbiology and Immunology

Oral Microbiology and Immunology, 3rd Edition, published by ASM Press and written by Richard J. Lamont, frames oral pathology around structured microbial communities. The textbook presents these communities as the primary etiological agents of oral diseases through their interactions with host inflammatory responses.

Core subjects include the pathogenesis of dental caries and periodontitis, the development and control of biofilms, and links between oral infections and systemic disease. The text also covers oral microbial ecology, physiology, genetics, and mucosal immunology.

Created to assist study and clinical work, the volume incorporates extensive illustrations and Key Points. It is intended for students, graduate students, researchers, and clinicians.