This dissertation, "The Bacterial and Yeast Flora of Root Surface Caries in Elderly Chinese: Clinical and in Vitro Studies" by Song, Shen, 沈嵩, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3124598 Subjects: Dental caries - Etiology Bacteria Older people - Dental care Chinese - Dental care

This edited volume contains a collection of reviews that highlight the significance of, and the crucial role, that microorganisms play in the human life cycle and considers the microbiology of the host in different regions of the body during the aging process.

A sound knowledge of microbiology is essential for all dental professionals – it’s the key to understanding major oral pathologies, from tooth decay to gum disease, as well as the regimentation of infection control in a successful dental practice. Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry once again, provides a comprehensive coverage of the basics of clinical oral microbiology and immunology and their relevance to oral disease, as well as the cotemporary discoveries of the oral microbiome, and the constituent flora. Both the novice student, as well as the experienced professionals are guided, in a stepwise manner, through a tour of the microbial world and how they impact oral health. The reasoned, bare bones approach to the essential elements of the subject is, as in previous editions fresh, lucid and logical. The sixth edition of this popular book, now translated into four different languages, has been fully revised and reformatted and includes brand new sections on emerging topics such as COVID-19 and infection control. Latest evidence throughout, updated to incorporate discoveries appertaining to the oral microbiome, and the international guidelines on infection control. Ample artwork and clinical pictures to explain complex structures, intricate pathological processes, and disease management principles. Friendly accessible writing style that helps students better understand and retain key information. Self-assessment tasks to monitor progress and prepare for graduate and postgraduate examinations Easy to follow - highlighted important information, and helpful summaries of key facts. A comprehensive glossary and a list of abbreviations Definitions and descriptors of the oralome, the oral microbiome and oral microbiota - revealed by novel, next-generation sequencing technologies SARS-CoV-2 infection, the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on dentistry MPox and other emerging viral infections and oral manifestations Oral mycobiome and emerging and re-emerging oral fungal diseases Oral microbiota, the oral-systemic axis and systemic health Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its mitigation by good antimicrobial prescribing The recently proclaimed `One health` concept basics A guide to new vaccines and immunisation protocols Extended and fully updated sections on infection control

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!