June 12, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — June 12, 2026
Welcome to the Arizona Dental Brief — a short, sourced digest for dental professionals and the patients we help. Every item links to its original source. This is industry information and commentary, not medical or dental advice.
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1.Study Links Fasting-Style Diet to Reduced Gum Disease Inflammation
A small clinical study found that a low-calorie fasting-style diet significantly reduced inflammation associated with gum disease, suggesting dietary choices may influence gum health alongside oral hygiene practices.
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2.P&G and American Academy of Family Physicians Partner on Oral-Systemic Health Education
Research shows 80% of Americans would prioritize oral care more if they understood its connection to overall health, prompting P&G and the AAFP to collaborate on education efforts highlighting the link between dental and general health.
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3.Scholarship Program Launched to Support Underrepresented Dental Students
Coordinated Care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and the University of Washington announced the first recipient of a new scholarship designed to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in dentistry.
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4.Oral Surgery Practice Expands Non-Opioid Pain Management for Wisdom Teeth Removal
A Northern Virginia oral surgery practice now offers a non-opioid pain management approach for wisdom teeth extraction using long-acting local anesthetic and an FDA-approved non-opioid medication to help patients manage recovery.
Read at Dentistry Today