Arizona Dental Brief — June 23, 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. New Biomaterial From Jackfruit and Pomegranate Shows Promise for Gum Disease Treatment

A biomaterial made from jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel, and simvastatin has demonstrated potential to combat infection and inflammation in severe gum disease, and may help rebuild lost bone and tissue around teeth.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

2. Researchers Identify Epigenetic Mechanism Protecting Tooth-Forming Cells From Stress

Scientists have discovered an epigenetic mechanism that protects tooth progenitor cells from mechanical stress and supports lifelong tissue renewal.

Read at News-Medical — Dentistry →

3. Dentsply Sirona and HeyGears Expand Digital Denture Printing Capabilities

Dentsply Sirona and HeyGears have validated Lucitone Digital Print Denture resins for one-piece denture printing on the new HeyGears UltraCraft Multi-Material Fusion 3D printer.

Read at Dentistry Today →

4. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Integration Emerging as Practice Trend

Co-location of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics specialties is becoming more common to provide integrated management of children's growth and development.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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