August 30, 2026
Arizona Dental Brief — August 30, 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.Study Finds Supplements Match Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease
A year-long study found that omega-3 and low-dose aspirin were as effective as antibiotics for severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% of patients reach their treatment goal. The finding may offer an alternative approach while reducing antibiotic use and resistance concerns.
Read at ScienceDaily — Dentistry -
2.Research Suggests Sugar Tax Could Prevent Tooth Decay Cases in Australia
Griffith University research indicates that a 20 percent tax on sugar could prevent millions of tooth decay cases in Australia.
Read at News-Medical — Dentistry