Dr Tara King

Dr Tara King is a general dentist at Brighton Dental Group. Known for her attention to detail, gentle and caring nature, Tara strives to provide a positive experience for all of her patients. She has experience working in both public and private practice, across Australia and New Zealand.

Tara began her career working as a dental and maxillofacial house surgeon at Christchurch Hospital where she gained experience caring for emergency and medically compromised patients. As a result, she has a strong foundation in oral surgery and special needs dentistry.

Since 2020, Tara has been working in private clinics across Melbourne, where she practices all aspects of general dentistry with a keen focus on preventative, restorative and digital dentistry.

Tara graduated BDS from the University of Otago in 2017 and is a member of the Australian Dental Association and fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). She completed the RACDS fellowship exams in 2024 and was awarded the Richard Manning King Award for the highest marks in the Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Elective.

In her spare time Tara enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying the outdoors.