Arizona Dental Brief — June 14, 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 diet may influence gum health alongside oral hygiene practices.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

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.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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 →

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