parasite Archives - Bite Magazine https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/tag/parasite/ Independent dental news, views and reviews Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:05:37 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Australian uni student uncovers hidden threat to oral health https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/australian-uni-student-uncovers-hidden-threat-to-oral-health/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/australian-uni-student-uncovers-hidden-threat-to-oral-health/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:27:57 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=41393 A Charles Sturt University PhD student has found a simple way to detect a parasite, thought to be a potential cause of gum disease and adult tooth loss, during a routine dental check. The parasite Trichomonas tenax has long been associated with periodontal disease but current tests for the parasite are time-consuming and expensive. Joshua Slattery is […]

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