Abstract

Part 1 Oral ecology: normal oral flora oral ecosystem and dental plaque. Part 2 Diseases related to dental plaque: microbiology of dental caries microbiology of periodontal diseases dentoalveolar infections microbiology in endodontic therapy. Part 3 Infections involving the oral and perioral tissues: bacterial infections fungal infections viral infections salivary gland infections infections in compromised patients. Part 4 Diagnostic oral microbiology: use of the microbiology laboratory antimicrobial chemotherapy. Part 5 Cross-infection in dentistry: viral hepatitis human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome AIDS cross-infection and sterilization. Appendices: 1 - code of practice for the use of protective clothing and other procedures associated with the prevention of cross-infection during dental treatment 2 - additional procedures required when treating known high risk infective patients.

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