Arizona Dental Brief — August 26, 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. 3D-Printed Dental Crowns Could Be Made in Under 30 Minutes

Researchers have developed a method to reduce processing time for 3D-printed zirconia crowns from up to 100 hours to under 30 minutes, potentially allowing dentists to create customized permanent crowns during a single appointment.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

2. Study Links Natural Tooth Count to Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Outcomes

A study of 339 pancreatic cancer patients found that those with at least 21 natural teeth survived nearly two years longer after surgery than those with fewer teeth, with researchers suggesting tooth loss may reflect broader health factors affecting resilience.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

3. Research Suggests Sugar Tax Could Prevent Millions of Tooth Decay Cases

Griffith University research indicates that a 20 percent tax on sugar in Australia could prevent millions of cases of tooth decay.

Read at News-Medical — Dentistry →

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