Arizona Dental Brief — August 30, 2026

A short, sourced digest of oral-health research and dental-industry news relevant to practices and patients across Arizona — 2 items today, each linked to its original source.

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 →

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