Professional background

I was appointed as a consultant in restorative dentistry at UCLH in 2013 and have worked as part of the surgical division since August 2023. I was Chair of the SAC in Restorative Dentistry between 2016 - 2019 and President of the British Society for Restorative Dentistry 2017 - 2018.

I served as Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England from 2020 - 2023. I am currently Chair of the Managed Clinical Network in London for Restorative Dentistry. 

Research interests

My clinical and research interests lie in oral and dental rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer using conventional and dental implant supported prostheses.

I have recently completed a Masters Degree in Medical Education and have an interest in work-based assessment. 

Publications

  • Garrett M, Newcombe R, Foster L, Yates R, King P. Survival of resin-retained bridgework provided at a UK Teaching Hospital. J Dent Res 2011; 90 (special issue A): 1039