July 31, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — July 31, 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 stops cavities without drilling in major trial
A U.S. trial found that silver diamine fluoride, applied as a liquid, halted decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without requiring drilling, injections, or sedation, though the treatment permanently darkens decayed areas.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
2.Unsweetened sparkling water poses minimal tooth acidity risk compared to soda
A preliminary study found that unsweetened sparkling water causes only temporary mouth acidity before saliva restores normal conditions, whereas soda produces stronger and longer-lasting acidity changes.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
3.Simvastatin identified as potential treatment aid for periodontitis
Researchers found that the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis evades antibiotics by invading host cells, and simvastatin was identified as a promising adjuvant therapy for periodontitis.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry