August 7, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — August 7, 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.Cancer-Fighting Chewing Gum Reduces HPV Levels by Up to 93%
A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer while preserving beneficial mouth bacteria.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
2.Omega-3 and Low-Dose ASA Show Promise for Severe Periodontitis Treatment
A combination of omega-3 and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid produced results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry -
3.Secondhand Smoke Alters Tooth Enamel Development in Early Life
Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke during the first days of life can cause changes to tooth enamel mineralization without visible changes to the teeth.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry -
4.Photogrammetry Helps Correct Screw-Access Angulation in Maxillary Anterior Implant Bridge
Digital tools like photogrammetry can help clinicians address complications and improve restorative outcomes in implant-supported restorations.
Read at Dentistry Today