June 18, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — June 18, 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 clinical study found that a low-calorie fasting-style diet significantly reduced inflammation associated with gum disease, suggesting dietary choices may be as influential as oral hygiene practices for gum health.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
2.NHS Dental Costs Projected to Rise 20% by 2050, Shifting Burden to Older Adults
A cost-of-illness projection estimates NHS dental treatment costs for tooth decay and periodontal disease will increase from £4.42 billion in 2020 to £5.30 billion by 2050, with the burden increasingly affecting older adults and severe disease cases.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry