Marsh and Martin's Oral Microbiology,

Edition 7

Editors: By Philip D. Marsh, BSc, PhD, Michael A.O. Lewis, PhD, BDS, FDSRCPS, FDSRCS (Ed and Eng), FRCPath, FHEA, FFGDP(UK), David Williams, BSc (Hons), PhD, Melanie Wilson, BSc (Hons), BDS, PhD, FDSRCS, FRCPath and Egija Zaura, DDS, PhD

Publication Date: 13 Apr 2026

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Now completely up to date and featuring a new international author team, Marsh and Martin's Oral Microbiology, 7th Edition, remains the microbiology reference of choice for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, researchers and a wide range of clinical dental professionals. Using a unique ecological approach, this popular textbook describes the complex relationship between the resident oral microbiome and the host in health and disease, providing a clear set of principles to explain whether the microbiota will have a beneficial or an adverse relationship with the host at a particular site.

Key Features

Explores the biological and clinical significance of the oral microbiota in the form of a biofilm on dental and mucosal surfaces
Emphasises current concepts on the aetiology of dental caries and periodontal diseases, and reflects upon the impact that the genomic era has had on the field
Contains a new chapter describing traditional and contemporary (molecular) methods to determine the microbial composition and metabolic activity of the oral microbiome; expanded content on infection control in dentistry, including the impact of COVID-19; and in-depth chapters on the involvement of viruses, fungi and bacteria in orofacial infections and the role of oral microorganisms in systemic diseases
Features a visually appealing, full-colour design and Key Points throughout that help make learning more focused and efficient
Includes self-assessment questions in each chapter that allow you to monitor your progress and identify areas for further study
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

About the author

By Philip D. Marsh, BSc, PhD, Chief Scientific Leader, Public Health England, Salisbury, UK; Professor of Oral Microbiology, Leeds School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, UK; Michael A.O. Lewis, PhD, BDS, FDSRCPS, FDSRCS (Ed and Eng), FRCPath, FHEA, FFGDP(UK), Professor of Oral Medicine and Dean, School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK; David Williams, BSc (Hons), PhD, Professor of Oral Microbiology, School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK; Melanie Wilson, BSc (Hons), BDS, PhD, FDSRCS, FRCPath, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Oral Microbiology, School of Dentistry,College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK and Egija Zaura, DDS, PhD, Professor of Oral Microbial Ecology, Chair of Preventive Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA)

Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
2 The Mouth as a Microbial Habitat
3 Determining the Composition of the Resident Oral Microbiota
4 The Resident Oral Microbiota
5 Acquisition, Distribution, Metabolism and Benefits of the Oral Microbiota
6 Oral Biofilms
7 Oral Biofilm–Mediated Diseases
8 Orofacial Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Management
9 Oral Candida Infections
10 Orofacial Viral Infections
11 Oral Microbiota and Systemic Disease
12 Infection Control

ISBN: 9780443278945

Page Count: 272

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Undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, research workers, and a wide range of clinical dental professionals preparing for a number of postgraduate examinations