Arizona Dental Brief — June 12, 2026

A short, sourced digest of oral-health research and dental-industry news relevant to practices and patients across Arizona — 4 items today, each linked to its original source.

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.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

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.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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 →

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