Arizona Dental Brief — August 7, 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. 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 →

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