June 14, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — June 14, 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 diet may influence gum health alongside oral hygiene practices.
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2.P&G and AAFP Partner to Raise Awareness of Oral-Systemic Health Connection
Procter & Gamble and the American Academy of Family Physicians are collaborating to help Americans understand how oral health impacts overall health, with research showing 80% of Americans would prioritize oral care more if aware of this connection.
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3.Scholarship Program Advances Dental Diversity in Pacific Northwest
Coordinated Care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and the University of Washington announced the first recipient of a new scholarship aimed at supporting underrepresented students pursuing dentistry careers.
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4.Oral Surgery Practice Expands Non-Opioid Pain Management for Wisdom Tooth Removal
Davary & Smith Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Northern Virginia now offers non-opioid pain management protocols for wisdom teeth extraction using long-acting local anesthetic and FDA-approved non-opioid medication to reduce reliance on opioids.
Read at Dentistry Today