Luke Barnett, dental ceramic specialists
At Luke Barnett we strive to produce high quality cosmetic solutions for all your dental needs. In partnership with your dental surgeon, our dedicated team of highly skilled technicians will create natural looking restorations for you. This can be achieved by prescription from your dental surgeon or by your visiting our purpose built laboratory for shade taking and custom finishing.
Products
Metal free
If you want the ultimate aesthetic result, all ceramic restorations can be manufactured in materials such as Alumina Oxide and Zirconia-Oxide.
These materials display ideal properties for use within the oral environment. They are completely inert and react to light in a similar way to natural dentition.
This new generation of materials, particularly Zirconia, has immense strength and so is ideal for the construction of all-ceramic bridges, which were problematic in the past. These state-of-the-art materials are Cad/Cam designed and milled on our premises by an in-house team of experts.
Inlays and Onlays
Bonded restorations are clearly the products of choice for the future of restorative dentistry. We have produced countless restorations over the years in state-of-the-art materials. BellGlass is a superb choice for our clients and we have total confidence in its place in the market.
We produce beautiful Felspathic Restorations and are currently embracing the Cad/Cam revolution, utilizing the Sirona inLab milling machine to produce milled glass restorations from pre-sintered glass ingots.
The future is here!
Laminates and Veneers
Although we have been producing laminates and veneers successfully for over 20 years, recent developments in science and technology have enabled us to produce thin restorations of great beauty and amazing strength.
These restorations are the principal products used in the construction of our Smile Lift cases.
Metal Ceramics
Traditionally the use of gold substructures was the key to successful restorative dentistry. In modern-day dentistry All-Ceramics have given us another dimension that is justifiably more in vogue.
Nevertheless, there will always be a need for metal ceramics because of their exceptional masking properties and their favourable wear characteristics, typically in destructive occlusal scenarios. Furthermore, where there is limited space, the substructures can be thinned down to 0.2mm with no discernible deterioration in integrity.
Implants
Implantology is the science of fusing Titanium fixtures (and more recently Zirconia fixtures) to the bone of the jaw. Its development over more than 30 years has given untold improvement in quality of life to many people.
It has drastically reduced the need to prepare otherwise healthy teeth for the production of restorative dental procedures.
Smile design
"Where precision dental ceramics and art become one".
It has been said that the restoration of one’s smile is the most effective cosmetic procedure for regaining confidence and self esteem. The Adult Dental Health Survey showed that a beautiful smile was perceived as a sign of health and affluence.
The ability to diagnose and visualize intra-oral functional change takes years to understand and execute effectively. We are one of the country’s leading exponents of this art form and are responsible for literally hundreds of successful cases. We are proud to work alongside some of Europe’s leading specialist dental surgeons in this fast-growing, patient-driven area.
The process entails diagnosis and joint planning between us, and may incorporate a combination of different products, dependent on your individual needs.
Services
Consultation
Communication is the key to success in all cosmetic cases, whether it’s a single tooth or a full mouth reconstruction. We actively encourage patients and dentists to visit our laboratory to discuss their individual requirements and, where appropriate, to treatment-plan each case from a technical perspective.
Product choice
It has always been our policy to provide the best possible products and systems on the market. We have recently embraced the digital revolution and invested heavily in state-of-the-art Cad/Cam milling technology. Our research has taken us on several fact-finding visits to Germany, where we eventually chose the 3M ESPE Lava milling centre and the Sirona inLab milling centre. These machines represent the ultimate in dental Cad/Cam technology.
Shade taking and custom finishing
For the most accurate reproduction of natural dentition, we advise at least one visit to our facility for colour assessment. We use both traditional and digital systems and can advise on the best material for your individual needs. The cost of this service is included in our specialist services tariff.
To enable us to refine colour, shape and surface detail, we recommend patients visit us for custom-finishing of the restorations prior to fitting. This usually takes one hour and is strongly advised for anterior cases. The cost of this service is included in our specialist services tariff.
Milling Services
The Precision Coping Company is a Luke Barnett sister company offering state of the art CAD/CAM milling services. The Precision Coping Company are the 3M Lava milling specialists.
Visit the Precision Coping website at Precision Coping Company to learn more about this incredible milling service.
The Luke Barnett team
Who we are and what we do
The staff at Luke Barnett form a tightly integrated team of skilled professionals, each with their own particular and invaluable role to play. Click on a person's photo to learn more about them and the important part that they play at Luke Barnett.
Luke Barnett
Since 1985, Luke Barnett, along with his team of experts, has developed a business synonymous with quality crown and bridge production, which has become renowned for its pursuit of the beautiful smile. Luke is currently Chairman of the Laboratory committee for BACD (British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) and on the advisory panel for the DLA (Dental Laboratories Association). He works closely with some of the countryís leading experts in this specialized field, such as Drs David Bloom and Jay Padayachy of Senova Dental Studios and Co-op-R8 Seminars in Watford, and Dr Christopher Orr of Advanced Dental Seminars. He has also worked with the Aesthetic Advantage Group from the USA, and lectures in the specialist field of smile design. Luke is a sustaining member of the AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) and regularly attends the Annual Scientific Sessions in the USA, in the last two sessions, he and the team received Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for smile design cases produced with Senova Dental Studios.
Bridget Robinson
Bridget has been leading our ceramic team for 15 years and as such is an invaluable member of our production team. She is without doubt one of the country’s leading ceramists and has adapted her exceptional skills to the smile design concept. She is responsible for the seamless organization of our ceramic department, and overseeing daily production work for this busy department.
Daren Vinall
Daren is our longest-serving member of the team; having joined us in 1986 his incredible skills with precious metals have enabled him to produce countless precision sub-structures for our patients. Daren leads our gold department and is a specialist in the construction of implant-related cases. Daren has become an expert in diagnostic waxing, which is the crucial planning stage of the smile design cases for which we are so well known.
Mike Smyth
Mike joined us almost two years ago, after a long career as a specialist ceramist in Saudi Arabia, where he headed up a busy dental laboratory and ran courses on specialist techniques. His artistic skills and attention to detail make him a major asset to our laboratory. His aesthetic dentistry skills are amazing and he has taken smile design in his stride.
Aneta Warszawska
Aneta joined our team five years ago as a junior ceramist and has since become a ceramist of considerable skill. Her attention to detail is second to none and she is expert in the use of both porcelain and composite resins. Her restorations in these specialist materials, particularly belleGlass, are perfection; she is also a ceramist of great skill and is now producing smile design cases to a high standard.
Xenia Meinart
Xenia is the latest member of our ceramic team. Having worked at several of London’s key dental laboratories, we are delighted to have her on board. Her general crown and bridgework is excellent and is integrating well into our production line, meeting the high demands of our quality-control protocols. We look forward to her progressing to the challenges and complexities of aesthetic and cosmetic cases.
Alfredo Herrara-Vasquez
Alfredo joined us four years ago with 10 years of experience gold working in his home country of Mexico. He has subsequently qualified as a UK dental technician and is now responsible for the precision production of our gold substructures. His 14 years experience and dedication to precision practices have made him an indispensable member of our production team.
Philip Horn
Philip is our in-house specialist dealing with the rapid development in Cad/Cam technologies and photography, which have become a central part of our business. His unique skills place him in a perfect position for our high-tech laboratory, where we embrace the modern approach. These areas demand specialist skills that are not normally associated with the work of the average dental laboratory. Fully qualified as a dental technician, and a photographer, Phil heads this department, meeting the challenge of the future head on.
Michael Gray
Michael has recently joined our busy model-making team. He also assists in the production of sundry products for our laboratory. Accurate model production is the cornerstone of precision dental ceramics, and Michael brings great enthusiasm to his work. A true team player, we are delighted to have him with us.
Percy Prosser
Percy has been running our model room for the last 16 years. During that time he has produced countless precision models in a plethora of different systems. His patient and systematic approach to production protocols has ensured that the technical team have the right information from the very first stages of production, thereby helping to ensure accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.
Wendy Miranda
Our laboratory requires a great deal of co-ordination behind the scenes as well as on the front desk. Wendy (along with Dorinda Lo) deals with all client liaison, administration relevant to purchases, processing of the cases, and most importantly, cares for our patients on their visits for shades, custom finishing and consultations. Wendy has a wealth of experience in office administration and has been PA to various executives prior to joining us.
Dorinda Lo
Our laboratory requires a great deal of co-ordination behind the scenes as well as on the front desk. Dorinda (along with Wendy Miranda) deals with all client liaison, administration relevant to purchases, processing of the cases, and most importantly, cares for our patients on their visits for shades, custom finishing and consultations. Dorinda has a background in dentistry, where she has worked alongside dental surgeons in both general practice and in course administrative roles relating to post-grad implant courses.
Martin Moran
The safe packaging and dispatching of our work is obviously a vital role, ensuring that all cases are in the right place at the right time is essential. Martin, together with Alan Kirby (both retired businessmen in their own right), takes on this responsibility and acts as our first point of contact with our clients and their reception teams.
Alan Kirby
The safe packaging and dispatching of our work is obviously a vital role, ensuring that all cases are in the right place at the right time is essential. Alan, together with Martin Moran (both retired businessmen in their own right), takes on this responsibility and acts as our first point of contact with our clients and their reception teams.
Contact us
Address
Luke Barnett
Consort House
60 Leavesden Road
Watford
Herts
WD24 5DN
Phone
01923 251 537
Fax
01923 251 537
luke@lukebarnett.com
Links
Precision Coping Company
This is a Luke Barnett sister company, set up to offer ultra-modern, computer-aided milling services to the dental profession. Visit the website to learn more about this brand new, state-of-the-art service.
The Precision Coping Company:
The 3M Lava milling specialists.
The British Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry
An affiliate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the BACD aims to promote clinical excellence through education, certification and professional development. A source of general information about cosmetic dentistry in the UK, including a free referral system.
Bacd ‘Find A Dentist’ Service
Also part of the BACD site, this web page provides a quick and easy way for people to find a cosmetic dentist. You can search by postcode, region or dentist’s name.
The Dental Laboratories Association
The Dental Laboratories Association Ltd (DLA) is a professional body for dental laboratory owners in the UK. Currently the Association has around 1000 members, over 50 of whom are affiliates. It is estimated that members of the DLA are responsible for over 80% of the dental laboratory services in the UK.
The American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® is dedicated to advancing excellence, ethical conduct & responsible patient care in cosmetic dentistry. It offers superior educational opportunities, promotes and supports a respected Accreditation credential, allows for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, & provides accurate, useful information to the public and the profession.
CoopR8
Created by dental professionals for dental professionals, CoopR8 is a new type of dental seminar and training company. Covering a range of both clinical and non-clinical specialisms, its courses include expert speakers, hands on and tailor-made training.
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