Arizona Dental Brief — July 31, 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. 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 →

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