Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Dental Care in Wallingford Since 1990
Established in 1990 by Mark Lawrence and Stuart Pinkerton, our dental practice has been serving Wallingford and surrounding areas for over three decades. We relocated to our current St Mary's Street premises in 1998, maintaining our commitment to accessible, high-quality dental care. Our comprehensive services range from preventive treatments to advanced restorative procedures, including innovative same-day crown technology. With a skilled team of dentists, hygienists, and nurses registered with the General Dental Council, we prioritise personalised care tailored to individual patient needs. Our exclusive membership plan reflects our dedication to making dental care affordable for all, while our investment in CADCAM technology since 1999 demonstrates our commitment to modern, efficient treatments.We maintain strict adherence to professional standards through our registration with the General Dental Council and continuous professional development. Our practice philosophy centres on early intervention and preventive care, recognising that natural teeth are superior to any restoration. With decades of combined experience and specialist training in implant dentistry, our team delivers reliable, evidence-based solutions. We maintain transparent communication with patients, providing detailed treatment plans and cost estimates before any procedure. Our reputation for excellence is built on consistent service quality and patient-centred care spanning multiple generations.
Services
Routine Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
CADCAM Restorations
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Hygienist Services
Dentures
Root Canal Treatment
Mouth Guards
Fissure Sealants
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day crowns using CADCAM technology since 1999
- Our dentists hold specialist implant training credentials
- We provide an exclusive membership plan for affordable care
- Our team has over 60 years combined experience in dentistry
- We use modern Cerec Masters techniques for precision restorations
What people say
Professional expertise
Modern technology
Friendly staff
Personalised care
Reliable service
Services
Routine Dentistry
Our comprehensive routine dental services include check-ups, hygienist treatments, fillings, fissure sealants, and root canal therapy. We focus on preventive care to maintain oral health through regular examinations and professional cleaning. Our experienced team uses modern techniques to address common dental issues while prioritising patient comfort and long-term dental wellness.
CADCAM Restorations
We offer advanced CADCAM restorations using Planmeca technology for precise, metal-free crowns completed in one visit. This innovative approach eliminates multiple appointments, temporary restorations, and impression trays. Patients receive durable, natural-looking ceramic restorations within 90 minutes while maintaining full functionality and aesthetic quality for long-lasting dental solutions.
Dental Implants
Our implant services include single tooth replacement, implant-supported bridges, and stabilised dentures using titanium screw technology. We provide comprehensive implant assessments and surgical placement followed by restoration with crowns or bridges. For denture wearers, implant-retained solutions offer improved stability and comfort compared to traditional removable prosthetics.
Teeth Whitening
We provide professional Opalescence home whitening systems with custom-fitted trays for safe, effective tooth bleaching. Our process begins with dental impressions to create personalised trays, followed by guided home treatment using professional-grade whitening gels. This non-invasive procedure maintains tooth structure while achieving noticeable whitening results over one to two weeks.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services include aesthetic crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers to improve smile appearance. We use tooth-coloured materials for natural-looking restorations that blend with existing teeth. For comprehensive smile transformations, we combine treatments like whitening, reshaping, and prosthetics to achieve balanced, functional aesthetic improvements tailored to individual facial features.
People
Mark Lawrence
Dentist
Qualified from Birmingham University in 1987, Mark established Wallingford's first CADCAM dental practice. He serves as Treasurer of the Oxford Dental Implant Association and maintains specialist Cerec Masters training credentials.
Stuart Pinkerton
Dentist
Glasgow graduate since 1983, Stuart co-founded the practice with specialist interests in implants and cosmetic dentistry. He participates in advanced Cerec training programs and maintains active membership with the Oxford Dental Implant Association.
Christine Wasmuth
Dental Hygienist
Registered dental hygienist since 1988, Christine specialises in preventive care and periodontal health. She joined the practice in 2017, focusing on patient education for long-term natural tooth preservation through professional cleaning and home care guidance.
Tracy Hooker
Dental Nurse
Certified dental nurse since 2005, Tracy provides chairside support for all procedures. With over 15 years' experience at the practice, she ensures efficient treatment delivery while maintaining strict infection control protocols and patient comfort.
Claire Harry
Practice Manager
Dental professional since 1993, Claire holds a BTEC Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management. She oversees daily operations, patient coordination, and administrative systems to ensure seamless service delivery across all treatment areas.
Questions
What dental treatments do you offer?
We provide routine check-ups, same-day crowns, dental implants, teeth whitening, dentures, and cosmetic treatments using modern CADCAM technology.
Do you have emergency dental appointments?
While we don't list specific emergency services, we recommend contacting our practice directly for urgent dental care requirements.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, debit cards, credit cards including American Express, and offer membership plans for regular dental care.
Are your dentists qualified?
All our dentists, hygienists and nurses are registered with the General Dental Council and maintain continuous professional development.
How does the same-day crown service work?
Using CADCAM technology, we prepare, design and fit ceramic crowns in a single visit lasting under 90 minutes without temporary restorations.
Do you treat nervous patients?
Our team specialises in patient comfort with personalised care plans and thorough explanations of all procedures to ensure anxiety-free treatment.
