Arizona Dental Brief — August 3, 2026

A short, sourced digest of oral-health research and dental-industry news relevant to practices and patients across Arizona — 4 items today, each linked to its original source.

1. Silver Diamine Fluoride Stops Cavities Without Drilling, Major Trial Shows

A 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 it does permanently darken the treated area.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

2. Secondhand Smoke Linked to Changes in Tooth Enamel Development

Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke in early life can cause changes to tooth enamel mineralization without causing visible changes to the teeth.

Read at News-Medical — Dentistry →

3. ADHA's Hygienist Inspired Ambassador Program Wins International Award

The American Dental Hygienists' Association received first-place honors in the Large Association category of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Impact Awards for its Hygienist Inspired Ambassador Program, a workforce development initiative.

Read at Dentistry Today →

4. AI Platform Relu Expands U.S. Presence to Address Dental Lab Capacity Gaps

Relu, an AI platform for dental lab design that processes over 1 million cases annually, received additional funding to expand in the U.S. as demand for crowns, night guards, and dental models outpaces available skilled technicians.

Read at Dentistry Today →

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