Introduction to oral microbiology
As an expert in oral microbiology, you investigate the diverse communities of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that inhabit the mouth. Understanding these microorganisms is crucial as they play a significant role in oral health and diseases.
You explore the intricate relationships between oral microbes and the host, contributing valuable insights into preventing and managing oral conditions. Your research enhances our understanding of the complex microbial ecosystems within the mouth, paving the way for innovative approaches to oral healthcare.
Your schedule is varied and includes tasks such as liaising with clinicians regarding the diagnosis and management of patients with infections, promoting antimicrobial stewardship, and advising on infection prevention and control, including policy development and implementation. You also communicate with public health specialists, train undergraduate and postgraduate students, and manage laboratory investigations and reports. Additionally, you undertake surveillance of pathogen profiles and antimicrobial susceptibility data, and research topics related to the microbiology, host immune responses to infection, infection control and decontamination, and antimicrobial therapy and resistance.