A unique text taking an ecological approach for dental professionals and microbiologists. In this new edition of 'Oral Microbiology' the authors' combine the clinical aspects of oral microbiology with an ecological emphasis. Each of the clinically-oriented chapters emphasises the pathogenesis of infection, microbiological diagnosis and principles of treatment. Substantially revised and updated, this fourth edition of the book is an invaluable guide for all dental professionals involved in the management of oral infection, and for microbiologists.substantially revised and updated for this new edition combines the clinical aspects of oral microbiology with an ecological emphasis chapters emphasise the pathogenesis of infection, microbiological diagnosis and principles of treatment.