Dr. Patricia Mullan opened her dental practice, Visodental, in 2011 after renovating a five-floor building that had previously been a hair salon. She researched dental equipment suppliers and ultimately chose A-dec after being impressed by their products and assistance at a trade show. With A-dec's help, Dr. Mullan was able to design her first surgery to meet her needs. Her patients enjoy the comfortable A-dec dental chair. In 2013, a second surgery was added to accommodate more patients and staff. Dr. Mullan recommends meeting with A-dec representatives for their expertise when planning a new dental practice.

1. Patricia Mullan - Visodental
A-dec in my practice “ Simon was on hand
throughout the building
work which was very
”
Dr Patricia Mullan BDS is a general dental practitioner. reassuring
After qualifying in 1998, Patricia worked as an associate
dentist before opening her own practice in March 2011.
and looking at their recommended After the trade show I arranged to
surgery equipment. I also extensively meet Simon Shawe from Dentaquip
researched English companies. to discuss the equipment they
supplied and more specifically, the
Patricia now offers her patients both I ultimately chose to go with A-dec A-dec range. We met on-site and also
private and NHS dentistry, with facial equipment after visiting the A-dec at Dentaquip’s showroom in Lisburn,
aesthetic treatments also available at her stand at the BDTA trade show in Co. Antrim."
Derry practice,Visodental. Autumn 2010. Whilst on stand, I
found the A-dec team to be very Patricia had a good idea of what she
Originally built in 1890, Patricia moved helpful, demonstrating the functions wanted to achieve with her new
into the building and opened Visodental and features of the chair range. This surgery. She says, “With regards to
in March 2011 as a one surgery practice. gave me a good understanding of the design, style and colours of the
The building was a hairdressers prior to what I wanted for my new surgery. new surgery, I knew what functional
Visodental moving into the building so
it required a total renovation across the
Patricia Mullan
five floors to change its use to a dental Visodental
practice. All aspects of refurbishment were
undertaken including electrical, plumbing
and structural works.
and aesthetic result I wanted to achieve. colour at the trade show and felt says “For the new surgery we chose
Now, entering through the ground floor From an early stage in the process, and it looked fresh and modern whilst an A-dec 500 again. We wouldn’t
you are welcomed into the reception with Simon’s help we were able to ensure also calming. This is perfect for my consider a different model for our
and waiting room area of the five floor we could achieve this. Simon was on hand patients.” practice.
practice. With decontamination an throughout the building work which was
important part of the practice, Patricia very reassuring. With the success of the first surgery My advice to anyone looking to open
wanted her surgery on the first floor re-fit at Visodental, Patricia opened a new surgery is before they do
to include an LDU along with her facial I am so pleased with how my surgery a second surgery in the practice anything else they should meet with
aesthetic suite. All of the plant equipment looks but ultimately how it works. The in February 2013 with the help Simon from Dentaquip and discuss
sits away in the basement and the second dimensions are convenient and allow of Dentaquip. With this additional their plans with him, allowing Simon
floor surgery is another project for comfort and ease of use through my surgery, they are joined at the practice and his team to assess your premises.
Visodental, seeing a new surgery fitted out surgery, throughout my day. by a new dentist and hygienist. Patricia His expertise is invaluable."
in February 2013. On the third floor sits a
kitchen and staff area along with office and My patients always compliment the surgery.
cloakroom, completing the dental practice They also really appreciate the comfort
re-fit. of my A-dec 500 chair, comparing it to
previous experiences in dental chairs. I
Before embarking on the renovation know myself how comfortable it is after
project, Patricia thoroughly researched trying it at the trade show in 2010. The
what she wanted in her first surgery. She comfort is superior to any other model.”
says “I discussed my requirements with all
local dental supply companies, obtaining Patricia says “For the chair, I chose the
quotes from them all, meeting their teams sewn upholstery in ‘Parrot’. I saw this
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