June 24, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — June 24, 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.Jackfruit-Based Biomaterial Shows Promise for Treating Gum Disease
Researchers developed a biomaterial from jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel, and simvastatin that early testing suggests could combat infection and inflammation while potentially helping rebuild bone and tissue lost to severe gum disease.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
2.Miniature Dental Robot in Development for Crown Preparation
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a miniature dental robot designed to automatically prepare teeth for crowns.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry -
3.Researchers Identify Epigenetic Mechanism Protecting Tooth-Forming Cells
A study discovered an epigenetic mechanism that protects tooth progenitor cells from mechanical stress and supports ongoing tissue renewal.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry -
4.HuFriedyGroup Partners with International Team for Implantology
Dental instrument manufacturer HuFriedyGroup announced a strategic partnership with the International Team for Implantology to advance evidence-based education and research in implant dentistry.
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5.Dentsply Sirona and HeyGears Expand Digital Denture Printing Capabilities
Dentsply Sirona and HeyGears validated Lucitone Digital Print Denture resins for one-piece denture printing on HeyGears' new UltraCraft Multi-Material Fusion 3D printer.
Read at Dentistry Today