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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