Lizzie King

Consultant Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

BDS(Hons) MSc MFDS RCSEd FDS(Rest Dent) RCSEd FEHA
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

GDC No: 191806

Elizabeth is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol Dental School. She is Clinical Lead for the undergraduate programme in Restorative Dentistry and leads part of the Masters in Dental Implantology. She graduated from Bristol University and went on to complete further training in dental practice and hospital rotations. During this time, Elizabeth achieved her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons, before starting her five-year specialist and consultant training.

Elizabeth was appointed as a specialist registrar in Wales where she completed a five year full-time specialist training programme in Restorative Dentistry. This included training in Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Implants and managing complex referral cases in hospital. In 2018 Elizabeth was awarded her Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Elizabeths main clinical interests include management of peri-implant diseases, dental implants, prosthodontics, dental implants, management of tooth wear and aesthetic dentistry. In her consultant post she has an interest in treating patients with hypondontia and other dental anomalies.

Outside of her clinical work, Elizabeth has a keen interest in dental education, and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as qualified dentists professionals. She enjoys sharing her scientific knowledge and has presented at national and international scientific meetings, and has published numerous articles in dental journals.

When not working Elizabeth enjoys a busy family life with her husband and children.