Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Cosmetic Dentistry & Dental Laboratory Services
Established in 1985, The Luke Barnett Centre has built a reputation as a leader in cosmetic dentistry and dental laboratory services. Our team combines decades of technical expertise with state-of-the-art technology to deliver precision restorative and aesthetic solutions. With a focus on dental ceramics and CAD/CAM innovation, we serve both patients and dental professionals nationwide. Recognised as Private Dentistry Laboratory of the Year in 2010 and 2011, our commitment to excellence extends to every case, from simple inlays to complex implant restorations. We maintain rigorous quality control while embracing advancements like zirconia frameworks and Nobel Holographic Collography scanning.Our dual expertise in clinical dentistry and laboratory production ensures seamless integration of form and function. Backed by 45 years of industry experience since 1976, we prioritise patient satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail. Our collaboration with Bupa Dental Care and investment in 3M Espe Lava systems underscores our position at the forefront of modern dentistry. We provide comprehensive support including milling services, smile design consultations, and custom whitening tray production. Through continuous professional development and technical innovation, we maintain our status as trusted partners to dental practitioners across the UK.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Smile Design
Dental Laboratory Services
Precision Coping
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 45 years of technical dental expertise since 1976
- State-of-the-art CAD/CAM and zirconia framework technology
- Award-winning dental laboratory services
- Specialist in complex aesthetic and functional restorations
- Collaboration with Bupa Dental Care network
Associations and certifications
- Private Dentistry Laboratory of the Year 2010
- Private Dentistry Laboratory of the Year 2011
What people say
Exquisite aesthetic work
Industry-leading expertise
Highest quality results
Perfect marginal integrity
Award-winning laboratory standards
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Transform smiles through advanced restorative treatments including veneers, laminates, and precision crowns. Our specialists combine artistic skill with technical expertise to create natural-looking aesthetic improvements. Utilising premium materials and digital smile design technology, we deliver long-lasting solutions for tooth discolouration, misalignment, and structural damage.
Dental Implants
Provide permanent tooth replacement solutions using precision-engineered implant components. Our services include implant-supported crowns, bridges, and full-arch restorations. We utilise Nobel Holographic Collography scanning for exact fit and CAD/CAM technology to ensure optimal osseointegration and functional performance.
Dental Laboratory Services
Offer comprehensive laboratory support for dental professionals including crown and bridge fabrication, zirconia frameworks, and custom abutments. Our ISO-certified processes ensure exceptional accuracy across both traditional metal-ceramic and modern metal-free restorations using 3M Espe Lava systems.
Precision Coping
Specialist production of copings and substructures for implant restorations using CAD/CAM technology. We guarantee marginal integrity within 20 microns through advanced Procera and Lava systems, ensuring perfect fit for both single and multi-unit prostheses.
Smile Design
Create customised smile transformations using digital imaging and wax-up models. Our process considers facial proportions, tooth proportions, and gum aesthetics to design harmonious smiles. Patients receive visual previews of their potential results before treatment begins.
People
Luke Barnett
Lead Dental Technician
Pioneering dental technician with 45 years' experience in technical dentistry. Qualified in 1976, he established the laboratory in 1985 specialising in dental ceramics. Recognised nationally for advancing aesthetic dental restoration techniques.
Phil Horn
Ceramist & CAD/CAM Expert
Specialist in digital dentistry with expertise in Lava and Cerec systems. Managing Precision Coping Company since 2009, he combines technical precision with photographic skills to enhance dental restoration processes and documentation.
Questions
What dental specialities do you focus on?
We specialise in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, precision coping frameworks, and CAD/CAM restorations. Our laboratory services support complex aesthetic and functional cases.
How can dental professionals access your lab services?
We supply copings, frameworks and implant components to quality-led laboratories nationwide. Contact Phil Horn directly on 01923 237484 for technical consultations.
What technologies do you use?
We utilise 3M Espe Lava systems, Nobel Holographic Collography scanners, and Procera technology for precision digital dentistry solutions.
Where are your facilities located?
Our registered office is in Bristol, with laboratory operations based in Watford. We serve patients and dental professionals across the UK.
How do you ensure restoration quality?
Through rigorous quality control processes including marginal integrity testing within 20 microns and using premium materials like shaded zirconia.
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