July 30, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — July 30, 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.Silver Diamine Fluoride Shows Promise for Treating Cavities Without Drilling
A major U.S. trial found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid brushed onto cavities in seconds, stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without requiring drilling, shots, or sedation, though the treatment does permanently darken the decayed area.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
2.Simvastatin Identified as Potential Adjuvant Treatment for Periodontitis
A study highlights how the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis evades antibiotics by invading host cells, and identifies simvastatin as a promising adjuvant therapy for periodontitis treatment.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry -
3.Sparkling Water Shows Less Impact on Tooth Acidity Than Soda
A preliminary study found that unsweetened sparkling water produced only temporary mouth acidity that saliva quickly restored, whereas soda caused stronger and longer-lasting drops in salivary pH.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
4.Online Oral Health Misinformation Centers on Fluoride Myths and DIY Dentistry
A scoping review identified fluoride myths and DIY dentistry as dominant themes in oral health misinformation online, revealing gaps in evidence and documenting the impact of misleading content on patient behavior.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry