Microbiology

1.1 Scope and branches

1.2 Microbial classification and nomenclature

1.3 Host–microbe interaction (foundational concepts)

2.1 Microscopy

2.2 Staining techniques

3.1 Bacterial anatomy

3.2 External structures

3.3 Spore formation

4.1 Growth requirements

4.2 Growth curve and replication

4.3 Culture media (high-yield)

4.4 Bacterial genetics

5.1 Definitions

5.2 Physical methods

5.3 Chemical methods

5.4 Dental infection control (core dental link)

6.1 Virulence Factors

6.2 Biofilms (core for dentistry)

6.3 Host defenses (brief overlap with immunology)

7.1 Antimicrobial principles (microbiology angle)

7.2 Mechanisms of resistance

7.3 Rational antibiotic use in dentistry (intro)

8.1 Gram-positive cocci

8.2 Gram-negative cocci

8.3 Gram-positive bacilli

8.4 Gram-negative bacilli

8.5 Anaerobes (high dental relevance)

8.6 Spirochetes (dental link)

9.1 Normal oral flora

9.2 Dental plaque biofilm ecology

9.3 Caries microbiology

9.4 Periodontal microbiology (intro)

9.5 Endodontic infections (intro)

9.6 Oral opportunistic infections

10.1 Basics of viruses

10.2 Clinically important viruses

10.3 Viral infection control in dentistry

11.1 Basic fungal morphology

11.2 Oral fungal infections

12.1 Protozoa (intro)

12.2 Helminths (intro)

13.1 Specimen collection and transport

13.2 Lab methods (overview)

13.3 Interpreting reports