Handbook for Microbiology Practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnosis

A Study Guide to Laboratory Techniques in Oral Microbiology

Oral Microbiology is a study of microbial diseases of the oral cavity. For the depth and precision of knowledge in this noble field, it can be divided into clinical and practical aspects of microbiology. Oral microbiology denotes the congregation of basic medical sciences and practicing dentistry. The most common oral microbial disease and present ever since the olden days of earth has been documented about dental caries. However, there are many other microbiological diseases that affect the oral cavity. These microbial diseases can cause potential tissue damage; or the majority of the time it leads to compromised oral health; also sometimes it can escort to death. The state of morbidity and mortality factors associated with these microbial diseases leaves an important and special enlightenment of oral microbiology in terms of diagnostic procedures are needed. Since it has no technique of its own, comprehension of this special field has to be drawn and adapted from the disciplines of medical microbiology. The context of bringing this book is an attempt to get an attention towards diagnostic procedure and laboratory techniques that are emphasized over the oral microbiological practice.