Digital Dentistry
Bringing the latest technologies to Whitchurch
Whether you’re coming to Holmes Dental Care for implants or teeth whitening, crowns or orthodontics, our investment in digital dentistry will have a positive impact on your experience. Few practices in the Cardiff area have as much technology under one roof as we do, meaning that our patients benefit from treatments that are faster, more accurate and more efficient than ever before.
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CEREC: when speed is of the essence
CEREC allows us to create same-day restorations at Holmes Dental Care. By combining state-of-the-art software with a cutting-edge in-house milling machine, we can plan, fabricate and fit your restoration in just a single dental visit. If you need a crown, onlay or veneer, we can use CEREC 3D software to design it – this information is then sent to the milling machine, which accurately creates your restoration from porcelain. Meanwhile, the dentist can prepare your tooth by gently filing it, under local anaesthetic if necessary, into the best shape to accommodate the restoration. Your crown, veneer or onlay can then be attached, and you can leave the practice with your same-day restoration securely in place.
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CEREC: when speed is of the essence
CEREC allows us to create same-day restorations at Holmes Dental Care. By combining state-of-the-art software with a cutting-edge in-house milling machine, we can plan, fabricate and fit your restoration in just a single dental visit. If you need a crown, onlay or veneer, we can use CEREC 3D software to design it – this information is then sent to the milling machine, which accurately creates your restoration from porcelain. Meanwhile, the dentist can prepare your tooth by gently filing it, under local anaesthetic if necessary, into the best shape to accommodate the restoration. Your crown, veneer or onlay can then be attached, and you can leave the practice with your same-day restoration securely in place.
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Watch the design and manufacturing process
CEREC means…
…no messy impressions. Getting traditional dental impressions is a messy, gloopy affair that many patients dislike. With CEREC, dental impressions are created using advanced digital imaging, so you can view a 3D model of your jaw onscreen, in complete comfort, before your crown, bridge or veneer is made.
…no wait time. Once you and your dentist are happy with your proposed restoration, CEREC’s digital technology translates the 3D image to an in-surgery milling machine, which accurately engineers your restoration from a block of colour-matched porcelain – all while you wait!
…no multiple appointments. With CEREC, the dentist can prepare your tooth, and design, mill and fit your new prosthesis in just one sitting, reducing the wait time from weeks down to hours.
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Improving accuracy with digital equipment
We’ve invested heavily in equipment that bears out our commitment to the highest quality dental care – and prevents the need for our patients to be referred elsewhere. Our CBCT scanner generates highly accurate 3D images that allow us to carefully plan your treatment procedure, without the need for messy dental impressions. A state-of-the-art dental microscope enables us to carry out gentle, highly accurate root canal therapy, while our Waterlase dental laser replaces intimidating dental drills and scalpels, making your experience more comfortable than ever before.
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Improving accuracy with digital equipment
We’ve invested heavily in equipment that bears out our commitment to the highest quality dental care – and prevents the need for our patients to be referred elsewhere. Our CBCT scanner generates highly accurate 3D images that allow us to carefully plan your treatment procedure, without the need for messy dental impressions. A state-of-the-art dental microscope enables us to carry out gentle, highly accurate root canal therapy, while our Waterlase dental laser replaces intimidating dental drills and scalpels, making your experience more comfortable than ever before.
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Promoting healing with L-PRF
L-PRF is a chairside procedure that is proven to promote faster healing, so it’s ideal for oral surgery procedures, including extractions and dental implants. By collecting a blood sample, just as you would experience in a routine blood test, we can use our in-house L-PRF machine to separate and concentrate the most important cells and active proteins in your blood. The result – called Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) can be applied to the wound to speed up healing and promote bone integration.
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Michael Meredith9 February 2024Kind and courtious staff, Mr Homes explained things clearly and answered all questions fully.
Sheree Coles4 February 2024I had a tooth that needed extracting, but my NHS dentist was unable to offer a replacement. I did not want a gap, so asked to be referred to Holmes Dental Care for advice . Barry explained some options and I chose to have an implant. He explained it would be a complex extraction and may require a bone graft - I felt completely happy with my treatment plan as it had been thoroughly explained to me. My treatment required several clinical interventions, and I felt completely supported by Barry and his team, the entire time. I have now had my implant and am absolutely delighted with it. In fact, I have joined the practice and look forward to continuing to receive the expert care they offer
Marianne Pettifor16 January 2024I cant believe I now visit the Dentist without any fear after years of being terrified of dental visits. No pain, no fear and very creative amd clever dentistry. Thank you Barry Holmes for your amazing support. Marianne Pettifor
Ian Mitchelmore8 January 2024Excellent service throughout the treatment process. Staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly and informative.
Joanne Everett3 January 2024This was my first appointment, but I was made to feel comfortable and welcome. The waiting area is especially good if you're nervous of going to the dentist because it felt more like a lounge than a clinical waiting area. I trusted the staff and the greeting by reception was really nice too
Flo Sava12 December 2023Had a brilliant experience with the Teams at Holmes Dental Care. They were incredibly attentive, helpful and kept me up to date and informed throughout the entire process, a process that meant bone graft, bridge, tooth implant and everything in between. From Reception, Cleaning and Doctors all Teams are professional, yet friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend them.
Clive Morris7 December 2023Well what can I say this team are bloody brilliant not only are they good fun but they seem to know exactly what they are doing, from the moment I attempted to eat a bidet to the moment I became a male model with women flocking after me in their droves 😁🥸😎 maybe a slight expansion of the truth there but it is cracking not having to smirk instead of a good old laugh. Any time the Holmes team need a reference I will be there like a shot. All the best and hope you and the team grow and grow and grow. Ps Barry I can’t remember did you say it would be £20 or £25 for a good review See you in Jan for check up Oh and can you tell the hygienist I am now showering every month 😂😂. See ya team
Samantha Ponchaud7 December 2023Since moving to Whitchurch I had to find myself a new dental practise, a friend of mine in the area recommended me to Holmes dental care. And what a little gem the practice is, not only is it 10 min walk from my home, it’s been by far the best dentist I’ve been too . Dc Barry Holmes is very professional and knowledgeable man in his field giving me the best advice and outcome, and also very gentle when it comes to needles, something a few dentist in the past haven’t been! The whole team in there are very friendly, definitely a pleasurable experience, what a lovely practise in the heart of a lovely village. Thank you Holmes dental team.
stuart jones7 December 2023I’ve recently had some dental implants fitted with Barry and can’t recommend him highly enough. The whole team were very friendly and very professional and Barry’s workmanship was first class at all stages
Beverley Haincock7 December 2023Excellent care and treatment. Extremely patient to one who has a slight phobia of the dentist. Cannot rate them highly enough. Barry is both kind and understanding and takes all the time it needs to make sure any questions one may have are answered fully.