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According to The Times, a third of teenagers report being too embarrassed to smile for fear of exposing their poorly maintained teeth. Given that our smiles mean so much to us, it’s rather surprising how many people don’t appreciate how much care and understanding is required to look after a set of teeth well. Below are a few facts which you may not be aware of: Good teeth and gums are essential for good overall health While it may seem obvious that illness and disease should lead to gum and... Read More

Here at BF Mulholland, we aim to offer your dental practice the latest technology available, keeping you updated with our ever-expanding range of dental supplies. With the new year approaching and our online ‘One Stop Shop’ featuring 27,000 professional dental products, we’ve decided to handpick the top products for 2017. Teeth whitening An increasing number of us are endeavouring to reverse the effects of staining and discolouration and restore the natural whiteness of our teeth. Although teeth whitening is a perfectly safe procedure when carried out by a dentist, dental... Read More

Although most of us are perfectly aware that sugary foods can cause a lot of damage to our teeth, we may not be as aware of the many other foods that – while healthy in other ways – can be detrimental to our oral hygiene if we don’t take particular care. Here are just 10 of the foods that can adversely affect your teeth – some more surprising than others. Apples This may be one of the most shocking inclusions on this list for some, given the oft-repeated ‘one a... Read More

Although many of the statistics concerning the state of the UK’s oral health in the early 21st century are encouraging ones, some of the other recently reported facts and figures are much more concerning. Did you know, for example, that one in four adults admit to not brushing their teeth twice a day, and that only 31% of adults use mouthwash? So without further ado, we thought we would explore some simple steps that you can take to improve your own oral hygiene. Brush your teeth properly! While many of... Read More

While the 100,000 UK deaths a year that can be directly attributed to smoking are greatly saddening in themselves, it is also important not to underestimate the many other, not necessarily fatal but nonetheless greatly adverse effects that tobacco can have on  your body and all-round health. As you may expect, here at BF Mulholland, we are especially well-positioned to advise you on the consequences that smoking has for your oral hygiene, ranging from tooth staining to gum disease and, connected to the latter, outright tooth loss. Tooth staining A... Read More

There’s a good reason why the saying “you are what you eat” has risen to prominence: diet can have a much bigger effect on the human body than we can realise. However, one of the advantages of this is that changing your diet can be a wonderfully straightforward way of dramatically changing your wellbeing for the better. That extends to the quality of your teeth, as we will explain further… Keep your diet in balance You probably won’t be surprised that the NHS advises you to stick to a balanced... Read More

You could too easily underestimate how many patients you may be missing out on due to dental phobia. According to the NHS, one in four people dread visiting the dentist – a minority, but quite a large one. The good news, however, is that there is much your practice can do to relieve tension for its own patients and, through doing this, encourage them to regularly revisit. A comfortable experience can start with your waiting room Many of your patients might have to spend a while in your practice’s waiting... Read More

If your practice doesn’t currently have a website, which is especially plausible if you have only recently set up that practice, there are many good reasons to change that. Against tough competition, in particular, a good website could make a crucial difference to your fortunes. Your practice can appear more accessible Many enquiries which your patients might want to direct your way could be more time-effectively dealt with online rather than on the phone. By providing an additional source of assistance, your website can boost the accessibility and, therefore, the... Read More

The need, as it arises, to replace equipment and supplies is something that all dental practices need to consider the costs of when managing their finances. If you’re only just about to start running a practice, then a good short course in financial management for dentists can help you prepare. However, new products are regularly added to our stock – and here are 5 in particular that we reckon all dentists should consider spending money on this year. SDI Wave Flowable Composite Syringe This syringe is useful for practically any... Read More

It’s certainly desirable to maintain white teeth – and not just because it makes you feel good when you see those teeth in the mirror. The independent research firm Kelton Research has found that job applicants with white teeth are 58% likelier to be offered a job and 53% likelier to be offered a higher salary. People with white teeth evidently could get further in their love lives, too. Below, we detail several simple and inexpensive ways of keeping your teeth naturally white. Brush at least twice a day One... Read More

Businesses and organisations across various sectors continually work hard to outdo each other’s marketing efforts, and dental practices should be no different. Once you’ve opened your practice, you shouldn’t expect a steady stream of patients simply because your practice is in the phone book. Competition between practices has become too tough for that, and building your practice’s reputation should be among your priorities. Make sure that your website is up to scratch We mentioned the phone book earlier, but many of your target customers probably wouldn’t even flick through that... Read More

Once you’ve graduated from dental school and started work as a dentist, you could still identify areas for improvement in your provision of dentistry services. This is where going on extra courses can be really worth your while – and, no, they won’t call for nearly as much time or financial outlay as your initial dental school qualification. Below, we draw attention to some great courses for further developing your dentistry skills. London is calling… You’ve probably got a long list of boxes to tick in your search for a... Read More

If you’re currently studying at the further education level and eager to become a dentist, there are various factors that you should carefully consider before embarking too far on your journey to clinching a job in the dental field. After all, the path to becoming a dentist is a time-consuming and financially expensive one, which means that you are likely to appreciate the following pieces of advice for ensuring that proceedings go more smoothly. Does your personality genuinely fit? Sometimes, in life, you want what you can’t have… and then,... Read More

That commonly-dispensed advice to thoroughly brush your teeth twice daily is vital for maintaining your oral hygiene. Slacking in this area can lead to a range of health problems, many of which directly affecting the teeth. Here are some especially common such issues. Bad breath Should layers of bacteria become embedded on your tongue, stinky Volatile Sulfur Compounds can result. That’s what gives you bad breath, or what is otherwise known as halitosis. Particular foods, like garlic and onions, can especially encourage the onset of this. Herpes A type of... Read More

If you are eager to become a dentist and are mulling over which UK universities you should apply to for working towards that coveted dental qualification, you could be excused for feeling indecisive. Which institutions most warrant your attention from an academic point of view? Also, how do they differ in terms of the kind of student life they offer? These can be tricky questions to answer, but we have done our best to do so with this article. Glasgow When the independent The Complete University Guide compiled its latest... Read More

Setting up your own dental practice can be a massive endeavour; there are so many aspects of getting that practice off the ground that you have to think carefully about beforehand. Here are ten particular factors that we believe you should prioritise thinking about. The importance of drawing up a business plan A business plan can obviously serve as a useful guide for running a dental practice, particularly during the first few, potentially very tricky months. Make that plan airtight, however, and you could also win support from a lender... Read More

It’s common for dentists to quickly check their smartphones in-between patients, whether to text friends or family, look up amusing photos of cats, or something else along similar lines. However, smartphones and tablets can also prove potent tools for helping with dental responsibilities. You could be surprised by how many promising dental apps you find once you start looking through the iOS App Store, Google Play or Windows Store – and here are five that we would especially recommend. DDS GP The DDS GP app might be very pricey for... Read More

On 16 March, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered his first Budget of this calendar year and, with it, a raft of new policies and adjustments that could affect many UK-based dentists to whom we regularly deliver equipment. And, thankfully, the changes should largely affect them for the better. Here, we dissect many terms of the Budget and assess how they could help many of the UK’s dentists to better financial health. Corporation tax lowered to 17% by 2020 Incorporated dental practices should appreciate that, as announced... Read More

If many patients coming into your practice complain that they have recently been experiencing sensitive teeth, there is plenty of advice that you can give them for overcoming the pain. You can also supply them with useful products that, when used regularly and routinely, can help to keep that sensitivity at bay. What causes sensitive teeth? Getting to the bottom of what leads to sensitive teeth can help both you and your patients in banishing this nuisance. Truthfully, there are various things which can cause sensitive teeth – including excessively... Read More

If you’re currently in the process of setting up your own dental practice, it’d be understandable if you feel daunted about trying to choose the most suitable supplies. There is indeed a lot for you to think about at this stage; however, follow the tips in this article, and you are unlikely to veer far off track. So, where should you start? What are the bare essentials? Once you’ve got an office to fill out with dental equipment, consider which such equipment is necessary for delivering basic dental services to... Read More

Recently, e-cigarettes have grown in popularity – to the extent that the anti-smoking group Ash believes that over 2.6 million people, almost half of which are ex-smokers, in the UK alone use them. However, while they are generally considered much healthier than standard cigarettes, can they still be considered kind to our teeth? An enduring mystery – in many respects, anyway… When considering the effects of e-cigarettes on our teeth, it’s sensible to think about both the direct and indirect effects. So, how can these personal vaporisers, as they are... Read More

We have already dispensed advice on how you can make your initial entry into the dental profession – but, once you have got your foot in the door, you might set your eyes on further challenges. So, what qualifications and experience would you need to further yourself in the dental profession – for example, to take up more specialist dental posts? There are many different options open to you Your very first dental job will likely be as an assistant or self-employed associate in a dental practice. However, there are... Read More

When your dental practice or health care trust requires nothing less than the most suitable consumables and equipment, it helps to have a long-established and highly reputable dental dealer, whether based nearby or online, to take this key worry about of your hands. This is precisely how one can describe BF Mulholland, which – in addition to being a full member of the British Dental Trade Association for more than 45 years – offers swift worldwide delivery via its complete online ‘One Stop Shop’. A Northern Irish dental supplier for... Read More

There are new dental products appearing in our stock all of the time – but, as a whole new year has just come upon us, we felt the time right to single out a few recent additions that we would especially recommend. Here are what we consider to be the crème de la crème of new products available to purchase through the BF Mulholland website. Bossklein Surface V-Wipes Lemon Refill Your dental practice will naturally seek to rapidly disinfect hard surfaces, including medical devices, with the aim of preventing cross... Read More

The term “first aid” almost explains itself; it refers largely and basically to the initial care and assistance given to someone suffering an abrupt illness or injury. It also refers to the complete treatment of minor conditions, like putting a plaster over a cut. In your dental surgery, first aid is something that you can benefit from not only learning, but also being suitably equipped for. Here are some first aid products that could prove especially useful. Various types of first aid kit When someone mentions a first aid kit,... Read More

Many of us have specific fears – for example, of spiders, enclosed spaces, or heights. However, we can often easily avert the object of our fear and so the phobia does not have to cripple our quality of life. It’s a different situation for people who fear visiting the dentist, as the condition of their teeth can be at stake. If you are a dentist, here are numerous ways in which you can help to keep any overly anxious patients at ease. Talk about the comfort of modern dental surgeries... Read More

Depressing though it can be to smile at your reflection in the mirror in the morning and see how the whiteness of your teeth has dulled over time, having those teeth restored to their natural shade isn’t as arduous a task as you might expect. A big reason why is the high standard of products that can be routinely used by your dentist for whitening – here are our favourite such products. GSK Corsodyl Daily Freshmint Primarily intended to help protect against the onset of gum disease, this mouthwash uses... Read More

We have already provided detailed advice for collecting the qualifications that you need in order to become a dentist. Your time in education should culminate in studying for four or five years at dental school; however, in our other article, we didn’t quite clarify the steps you should undertake to get your dental career up and running once you have graduated. Here’s the journey you should embark on… There are just a few more hoops to jump through… As we have made clear previously, undertaking the necessary education and training... Read More

Though the traditional next route for a fresh dental school leaver is becoming an associate at an existing dental practice, many leavers can actually be more enticed by the prospect of forming their own practice. If you are one of them, here are some tips for getting up and running. Decide where you want to start your practice. Avoid opting for a particular location for overly sentimental reasons. You need to find somewhere where there is actually a market for what you want to offer. Choose a location with great... Read More

There are several solutions for replacing damaged or decayed teeth, but dental implants can often be the nearest like-for-like replacements. Removed teeth can leave both the visible tooth, called the crown, and its root absent – but dental implants can provide solid and reliable substitutes for both. These implants can make a huge difference in your everyday life, for the following reasons among many. They can provide a genuine long term solution Though you could instead opt for tooth-supported dental bridges, they can often only be left in place for... Read More

Finishing and polishing is like the dental equivalent of placing a cherry on top of a freshly baked cake – and a good cake, as many of us know, just doesn’t look right without that cherry. But great finishing and polishing demands great finishing and polishing products. What such products can we at BF Mulholland Ltd offer dentists? Here are just five examples. Shofu Super-Snap Rainbow Technique Kit For finishing and polishing microfilled and hybrid composites, this Super-Snap kit can come in very useful. It provides a range of highly... Read More

Product Review: schülke Mikrozid Liquid When cleaning and disinfecting a dental surface, you want to use a liquid that can be ready at hand, acts and dries quickly and is, above all, effective for its intended purpose. Thankfully, schülke Mikrozid Liquid ticks all of these boxes. But there is so much more to this product – and, by reading this review, you can enjoy a greater insight into why it can meet your needs. Banish many different viruses on many different surfaces schülke is one of the many reliable dental... Read More

What are the entry requirements for becoming a dentist? So, you have decided that you want to become a dentist. What do you need in order to enter this profession? You probably won’t be surprised to read that very particular experience and qualifications are essential; below, we explain more about the precise entry requirements for budding dentists. The road to undergraduate study Perhaps the most vital requirement is an approved degree in dentistry – look for the courses tagged with BDS or BChD. A HND alone is not sufficient, so... Read More

Dental practices now able to convert to digital X-Ray at a reasonable cost There are many considerable unique benefits that digital radiography has and numerous dental practices across the UK and Ireland are well aware of. Certainly, many practices would be eager to convert from film radiography to digital radiography, but fear that both the transition process to and regular usage of the more advanced technology would be too financially expensive. However, they are likely to be mistaken, and you can now read several crucial reasons why. Digital radiography costs... Read More