Business Details
36 Years
experience
Exceptional Dental Care in Wallingford
Established in 1990 by Mark Lawrence and Stuart Pinkerton, our dental practice has been delivering exceptional dental care in Wallingford for over three decades. Originally based on St Leonards Square, we relocated to our current St Marys Street premises in 1998, maintaining our commitment to accessible, high-quality dental services. Our comprehensive offerings range from preventive care and routine treatments to advanced restorative solutions, including innovative same-day crowns through CADCAM technology. The practice pioneered CEREC restorations in the UK, continually investing in cutting-edge equipment to enhance patient outcomes. Our dedicated team of dentists, hygienists, and nurses, all registered with the General Dental Council, provides personalized care tailored to individual patient needs.We introduced a membership plan to make dental care more affordable, offering structured payment options and discounts on treatments. With combined decades of experience, including specialist training in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry, we maintain active professional development through ongoing education. Our approach prioritizes early detection and preventative care, recognising the importance of preserving natural teeth. The practice adheres to strict professional standards, ensuring all treatments meet the rigorous requirements set by regulatory bodies. Through consistent investment in technology and staff development, we continue to serve as a trusted dental care provider in the Wallingford community.
Services
Routine Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
CADCAM Restorations
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Implant-Retained Dentures
Root Canal Treatment
Dentures
Hygienist Services
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in general and implant dentistry
- We pioneered CEREC same-day crown technology in the UK
- Our team includes dental implant specialists with international training
- We offer structured dental membership plans for predictable costs
- We provide comprehensive preventive care to preserve natural teeth
Services
Same-Day Crowns
Our CADCAM technology enables complete crown restoration in a single visit. Using digital imaging and precision milling, we create durable ceramic crowns without temporary fittings or multiple impressions. This advanced technique preserves more natural tooth structure while delivering immediate results, reducing treatment time from weeks to under 90 minutes for improved patient convenience.
Dental Implants
We offer titanium implant solutions for single or multiple missing teeth. Our implant-retained dentures provide enhanced stability compared to traditional prosthetics. The surgical placement integrates with jawbone structure to create secure foundations for crowns, bridges or dentures, restoring both function and aesthetics with natural-looking results through comprehensive implantology treatment planning.
Teeth Whitening
Our Opalescence home whitening system provides professional-grade teeth bleaching without enamel removal. Custom-fitted trays and pharmaceutical-grade gels achieve noticeable results over 1-2 weeks. We supply replacement gels for maintenance after initial treatment, offering long-term solutions for discoloured or stained teeth while maintaining dental health through regular professional supervision.
Hygienist Services
Regular hygienist appointments focus on maintaining oral health through professional cleaning and patient education. Our air-flow technology effectively removes surface stains and plaque buildup. The service includes dietary advice, brushing technique guidance, and periodontal assessments to prevent gum disease progression while promoting long-term dental wellness through structured maintenance programmes.
Root Canal Treatment
Specialist treatment for infected or damaged tooth pulp preserves natural teeth structure. Using advanced techniques, we remove inflamed tissue, disinfect root canals, and seal the space to prevent reinfection. This procedure alleviates pain, eliminates bacterial infection, and maintains dental function, avoiding extraction while restoring tooth integrity through subsequent crown placement when required.
People
Mark Lawrence
Dentist
Qualified from Birmingham University in 1987, Mark has practiced dentistry in Oxford and Wallingford. He specialises in dental implants and leads CEREC technology implementation at the practice.
Stuart Pinkerton
Dentist
Graduated from Glasgow University in 1983, Stuart has extensive implant dentistry experience. He co-founded the practice in 1990 and continues professional development through international CEREC training.
Christine Wasmuth
Dental Hygienist
Registered hygienist since 1988, Christine focuses on preventive care and periodontal health. She joined the practice in 2017, bringing over three decades of clinical experience in maintaining natural teeth longevity.
Claire Harry
Dental Practice Manager
With dental industry experience since 1993, Claire manages practice operations. She holds a BTEC Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management, ensuring efficient service delivery since joining in 2012.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide routine check-ups, hygienist services, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal treatment, dental implants, teeth whitening, and mouth guards.
Do you accept emergency dental patients?
While we don't list specific emergency services, we recommend contacting our practice directly for urgent dental care requirements outside regular appointments.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, debit cards, credit cards including American Express, and offer structured payment plans through our dental membership schemes for ongoing treatments.
Are your dentists qualified?
All our dentists graduated from recognised universities and maintain registration with the General Dental Council, ensuring professional standards and continuing education.
How can I whiten my teeth?
We offer Opalescence home whitening with custom trays. The process involves professional impressions followed by at-home treatment using pharmaceutical-grade bleaching gels over 1-2 weeks.
Do you provide same-day dental crowns?
Yes, our CADCAM technology enables same-day crown creation using digital imaging and precision milling, completing the entire restoration process in under 90 minutes.
Reviews (1)
James Smith
Jun 22, 2014
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I left my old dentist after I lost trust in them and am so glad I did. What a difference! Really friendly staff and much better advice, def the best dentists in Wallingford.
