A link between diabetes and gum disease has been discovered.

Research carried out at the New York University (NYU) has shown that 90 per cent of people with gum disease are at high risk of developing diabetes.

As a result, maintaining good oral health should be a priority for everyone, with regular trips to the dentist advised to ensure people are keeping their mouths in the best possible condition.

“In light of these findings, the dental visit could be a useful opportunity to conduct an initial diabetes screening – an important first step in identifying those patients who need follow-up testing to diagnose the disease,” commented Dr Shiela Strauss, an associate professor at NYU’s dentistry school.

Elsewhere, Chronicle Live recently reported the importance of maintaining good oral health to help Brits reduce their risk of having a stroke.

The publication revealed how Christine Walker, 33, of Newcastle, suffered a stroke when she was 22 due to a bacterial infection in her mouth which spread to her heart and caused a blood clot in her brain.

A Wirral dentist has been voted bset in the north-west.

Simon Wright of Glencairn Dental Practice in Bebington has been voted best young dentist in the north-west at the 2009 Dentistry Awards.

Local paper the Wirral Globe reported Dr Wright beat competition from 500 other practitioners to take the coveted title, with categories split into nine regions throughout the UK.

“I was delighted to have been nominated for this award and then to find out that I won best young dentist was brilliant, especially as the competition was of a very high standard,” commented Dr Wright, who is also an acting partner in the newly re-opened Glenside practice in Pensby.

Elsewhere, the British Dental Association recently awarded Preston dental surgery Lane Ends Dental Practice the BDA Good Practice award for providing ” an exceptional” level of care.

The organisation noted resident dentists Dr Kaviani and Dr Tehranian are passionate about patient care and between them have over 2,500 hours of training and experience.

A new temporary treatment for pearly whites has been released.

Pearl Drops has announced Brits looking to have a dazzling smile this Christmas should invest in one of its products which gives them temporary dental veneers.

The Pearl Drops Instant White Ultra treatment is a gel that is applied to the teeth and provides a short-term sparkle to a person’s smile. It can be easily reapplied throughout a party.

“It’s the ideal secret weapon to keep in your clutch bag at all parties for Christmas and beyond. Simply brush on the liquid temporary veneer to get a dazzling smile to rival Cheryl Cole’s in seconds.” the company stated.

Elsewhere, Dr Jan Linhart of New York recently announced he has developed a new teeth whitening treatment that could help patient’s improve the colour of their teeth by up to ten shades in a single sitting.

He noted his new PearlinBrite system has so far had an almost 100 per cent success rate.

More people are likely to get their teeth whitened next year.

There will be a rise in the number of people looking to have teeth whitening procedures carried out in 2010, it has been claimed.

Beauty and technology expert Zara Rabinowicz said as the financial climate begins to change and people start putting money worries behind them, there is likely to be an increase in cosmetic surgery treatments, with many Brits looking to have teeth whitening.

She commented: “Products will get more advanced and procedures such as Botox will become a lot more common … alongside the rise in teeth whitening – partly due to the influence of shows like The X Factor.”

Ms Rabinowicz added although there is likely to be less concern over money next year, Brits will still be looking for good value and as such, will not be spending cash on expensive products needlessly.

According to research carried out by Mintel, the next generation of high-tech products – which they name Turbo Beauty 4G – will continue to capitalise on advances in biochemistry and incorporate use of nanotechnology in beauty products.

Few Scots would want Simon Cowell’s smile, it has been claimed.

Music mogul Simon Cowell’s bright smile is not to the liking of Scots, according to one dental professional.

Dentist Dr Biju Krishnan, co-founder of Lubiju dental practice in Edinburgh, said while the well-known smile of Cowell might suit his glitzy, showbiz lifestyle, patients at his surgery prefer a more understated approach to teeth whitening.

“He clearly understands the importance of good dental work and while our patients might want that look if they were forever jetting off to LA, I imagine a less dazzling smile goes down better in Scottish daily life,” commented Dr Krishnan.

He added the surgery offers Lumineer dental veneers to help anyone who wants it achieve a brighter smile.

Elsewhere, the X Factor final last night (December 13th) saw Joe McElderry beat Olly Murs to the coveted title, achieving 61.3 per cent of the votes in the final, according to statistics provided by the ITV1 show.

A new teeth whitening treatment from the US has shown good results.

A new teeth whitening treatment has been developed in the US which has been found to be highly effective.

Dr Jan Linhart of New York has achieved an almost 100 per cent success rate when using a new laser teeth whitening treatment called PearlinBrite and boasts patients can achieve a nine to ten shades improvement in teeth colour after just one session.

The system uses a laser to activate peroxides in a gel which is applied to the teeth.

Dr Linhart noted: “Because PearlinBrite is so precise, we are able to minimize exposure of the gums and avoid issues of gum tissue sensitivity while getting great results.”

Elsewhere, Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian recently announced on Twitter that she had undergone a teeth whitening treatment.

The reality TV star posted pictures of herself having the procedure carried out, with the caption: “At the dentist for a good teeth cleaning! This is serious!”

Having good oral health can reduce stroke risk.

A woman in Newcastle found out the hard way that maintaining good oral health can help reduce the risk of having a stroke.

Chronicle Live reported Christine Walker, 33, suffered a stroke when she was 22 as a result of bacterial endocarcarditis. Bacteria in her mouth managed to find its way into her bloodstream and infected her heart. As a result, a clot formed and moved to her brain, causing her to have a stroke.

Ms Walker told the publication: “It ended up I was not brushing my teeth like I should have been.

“Your mouth is a very sensitive place and it plays a big part in your health.”

Elsewhere, dentist Dr Phil Stemmer recently told the Daily Mail a number of tips regarding good oral healthcare.

He noted people should use a small toothbrush with a round head to ensure they get into all the nooks and crannies in their teeth when brushing. They should also brush for at least two minutes, he advised.

A new book has revealed how Hitler hated having dental check-ups.

One of Adolf Hitler’s biggest fears has been discovered to have been undergoing emergency dentistry procedures, it has been claimed.

News Post Online reported a new book has been released in Germany which shows the Nazi leader was deeply uncomfortable about visiting the dentist.

Author of Dentist of the Devil Menevse Deprem-Hennen noted dental surgeon Johannes Blaschke was extremely proud of his 20-year role as dentist to the Fuhrer.

However, Mr Deprem-Hennen wrote: “But his patient was not so enthusiastic. He dreaded getting into the dentist’s chair. The incident about the root canal done over eight meetings highlights this phobia.”

Elsewhere, a victim of a racial attack in Swindon was recently offered free emergency dentistry treatment by a local surgery.

The Swindon Advertiser reported Stephen Tittensor, the owner of Ebenezer House Dental Practice, in Victoria Road, offered free emergency dentistry treatments to Javed Ashraf following an assault which cost him two of his teeth.

The final of the X Factor is this weekend, meaning the judges will all have their dental veneers on display.

The X Factor judges will be parading their dental veneers at the final of the show this weekend, the Guardian has reported.

It is holding its live final this Saturday night, with just three acts left in contention – Olly Murs, Joe McElderry and Stacey Solomon.

Simon will be hoping to show off his dazzling pearly whites to the fullest as the live final is to also feature performances by George Michael and Michael Buble, with TV audiences expected to flock in their millions to the spectacle.

When quizzed on who he thought the winner would be, fellow judge Louis Walsh told the newspaper: “I think they are all good. It’s wide open. Anyone can win it. I like the three of them.”

Elsewhere, the Daily Star recently reported X Factor finalist Stacey Solomon had to undergo an emergency dentistry procedure last week as she was suffering from toothache.

The singer was prescribed painkillers and antibiotics ahead of last Saturday’s live show, but battled through to give a performance strong enough to get her into this week’s final.

People should not swallow fluoridated toothpaste.

People across the UK have been advised to avoid swallowing fluoridated toothpaste in order to get stronger teeth.

Colin Shaw noted in a letter to Halifax newspaper the Evening Journal that adding fluoride to the water supply can be beneficial to oral health, but consuming large quantities of fluoride in toothpaste definitely is not.

He wrote: “I read a newspaper article by a member of the British Dental Association who explained that for fluoride to be effective in preventing tooth decay, it had to be ingested because tooth enamel is not permeable.”

However, Mr Shaw noted eating large quantities of toothpaste could be detrimental to a person’s health.

Elsewhere, Radio NZ reported the Northland District Health Board in New Zealand recently completed a two-year tudy into the benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water in the region.

It found that in the areas where fluoride had been added, incident rates of cavities in five-year-olds fell by five per cent.