Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dental Laboratory Partner in Bristol
The Luke Barnett Centre has been at the forefront of technical dentistry since its establishment in 1985, building on over four decades of expertise in dental ceramics and precision laboratory work. Our state-of-the-art facility in Watford, Hertfordshire, combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced CAD/CAM technology to deliver exceptional aesthetic and functional dental solutions. Recognised as Private Dentistry Laboratory of the Year in 2010 and 2011, we specialise in crown and bridge restorations, zirconia frameworks, and implant components for quality-focused dental practices. Our team, led by industry pioneer Luke Barnett and Ceramist Phil Horn, maintains rigorous quality control standards while embracing innovation in materials like shaded zirconia. We serve dental professionals nationwide, offering consultancy, milling services, and custom whitening tray production tailored to individual patient needs.Our commitment to excellence extends to continuous investment in cutting-edge equipment, including 3M Espe Lava and Nobel Holographic Collography systems. With over 35 years of dedicated service to the dental sector, we remain driven by the pursuit of precision, durability, and natural aesthetics in every restoration. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration of technical expertise with clinical requirements, delivering reliable solutions for complex restorative cases. Through meticulous attention to marginal integrity and material selection, we provide dental professionals with components that enhance treatment outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team also supports digital workflow integration, combining technical proficiency with photographic and design capabilities to meet modern dental practice demands.
Services
Dental Laboratory Services
Precision Coping Production
CAD/CAM Milling
Smile Design Solutions
Whitening Tray Production
Implant Component Fabrication
Metal-Free Restorations
Consultancy Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of dedicated experience in dental laboratory services
- Our team includes pioneering technical experts in ceramic and CAD/CAM dentistry
- We maintain rigorous quality control standards with advanced scanning technology
- We offer comprehensive solutions from single restorations to complex cases
- Our investment in 3M Espe Lava and Procera systems ensures cutting-edge results
What people say
Exquisite aesthetic work
Industry-leading expertise
Highest quality results
Exceptional attention to detail
Services
Dental Laboratory Services
We provide comprehensive dental laboratory solutions including crown and bridge restorations, inlays, onlays, and full-mouth reconstructions. Our technicians utilise traditional ceramic techniques alongside CAD/CAM technology to create durable, natural-looking restorations. Specialising in complex cases requiring precise occlusal relationships and aesthetic harmony, we serve dental practices seeking reliable, high-quality laboratory support.
Precision Coping Production
Our precision coping service produces custom implant components and metal frameworks using advanced scanning and milling systems. We specialise in Lava and Cerec-compatible copings with exceptional marginal integrity. By maintaining strict quality control standards, we ensure optimal fit and longevity for implant-supported restorations and multi-unit bridges.
CAD/CAM Milling
We utilise 3M Espe Lava and Nobel Holographic Collography systems for precision milling of zirconia and alumina restorations. Our digital workflow ensures accurate reproduction of complex anatomical contours while maintaining material strength. This technology enables efficient production of monolithic crowns, multi-unit bridges, and implant abutments with consistent quality.
Smile Design Solutions
Our smile design service combines technical expertise with artistic ceramic layering to create natural-looking anterior restorations. We provide wax-ups, mock-ups, and shade-matching support to help clinicians achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes. This service is particularly suited to cases requiring colour harmony and lifelike translucency in porcelain restorations.
Whitening Tray Production
We manufacture custom-fitted whitening trays using precision impression techniques. Our trays ensure even gel distribution and patient comfort during bleaching treatments. Designed to work with various whitening gels, these trays provide dental professionals with a reliable solution for delivering consistent teeth whitening results.
People
Luke Barnett
Founder & Technical Director
With over 40 years in technical dentistry, Luke established his laboratory in 1985 after qualifying in dental ceramics. His expertise in aesthetic restorations has earned industry recognition, including Private Dentistry Laboratory of the Year awards. He continues to lead technical innovation while mentoring the next generation of dental technicians.
Phil Horn
Ceramist & CAD/CAM Specialist
Phil leads our Precision Coping Company division, specialising in Lava and Cerec systems since 2009. His expertise extends to Nobel Holographic Collography scanning and digital workflow integration. As both a technician and professional photographer, he ensures technical precision and visual excellence in every restoration.
Questions
What dental laboratory services do you offer?
We provide crown and bridge restorations, precision copings, CAD/CAM milling, smile design support, and custom whitening trays using both traditional and digital techniques.
Do you specialise in any particular type of dental restoration?
We focus on complex aesthetic cases and implant-supported restorations, particularly with zirconia and metal-free materials, while maintaining expertise in traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal techniques.
How do you ensure quality in your dental restorations?
We combine rigorous quality control with advanced scanning systems and invest in proven technologies like 3M Espe Lava to guarantee precision and longevity in every restoration.
Can you work with different dental practices' preferred materials?
Yes, our whitening tray production accommodates various gels, and we use both 3M Espe Lava and Procera systems to match different clinical requirements for zirconia restorations.
What makes your laboratory different from others?
Our unique combination of traditional ceramic artistry, cutting-edge digital technology, and over 35 years' experience delivering award-winning quality sets us apart in technical dentistry.
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