Arizona Dental Brief — July 14, 2026

A short, sourced digest of oral-health research and dental-industry news relevant to practices and patients across Arizona — 3 items today, each linked to its original source.

1. Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Heart Valve Risk

Researchers found that bacteria associated with gum disease may contribute to calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The findings suggest that maintaining gum health could help reduce the risk of this serious heart condition.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

2. Stem Cell Research Identifies Pathway for Enamel Regeneration

Scientists uncovered a molecular pathway that could lead to enamel regeneration, addressing the fact that tooth enamel, despite being the hardest substance in the human body, cannot naturally repair once damaged.

Read at News-Medical — Dentistry →

3. Spear Education and Kwikly Partner on Hygienist Training

Spear Education and Kwikly announced a partnership integrating Spear's Hygiene Excellence curriculum and nearly 100 online courses into Kwikly's workforce platform to expand continuing education access for dental hygienists.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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