July 19, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — July 19, 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.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.Immune Pathway May Drive Oral Precancerous Lesion Progression
Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified an immune pathway that may promote progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry -
3.Chewing Gum After Beetroot May Support Blood Pressure Benefits
A study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce beneficial nitrite and showed a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers are exploring healthier alternatives to sugar-based methods for enhancing the cardiovascular benefits of dietary nitrate.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
4.Lyon College Pediatric Dentist Receives National Recognition
Jessica Sliger, MAT, DDS, FAAPD, FALSC, an adjunct faculty member at Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, received multiple national honors including recognition as one of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's "10 Under 10" award recipients for her leadership and clinical excellence.
Read at Dentistry Today