Arizona Dental Brief — August 28, 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 Completed During Single Appointment

Researchers have developed a method to reduce 3D-printing time for zirconia crowns from approximately 100 hours to under 30 minutes, potentially allowing dentists to fabricate permanent crowns in-office during a patient visit.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

2. Study Links Higher Natural Tooth Count to Longer Survival After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

A study of 339 pancreatic cancer patients found 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 body resilience.

Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry →

3. Australian Research: 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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