Tim Newton

Tim Newton is Professor of Psychology as Applied to Dentistry at King’s College London's Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. He also serves as Dean of Research Culture within the Research Management and Innovation Directorate and holds Honorary Consultant Health Psychologist roles with Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and The Office of the Chief Dental Officer.

His research focuses on theory-based interventions to improve oral health behavior and manage dental anxiety, with a strong emphasis on brief behavioral interventions in primary dental care. Key trends include applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, social network analysis, and randomized controlled trials.

• Prizes:
  • Behavioural, Epidemiological and Health Services Research Distinguished Scientist Award (2016)
  • Joint recipient of multiple awards including Medical Futures Innovation in Dentistry (2011) and Economic and Social Science Research Council Research Award (2012)
  • Honorary Fellowships with Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and College of General Dentistry
• Research Outputs:
  • Over 313 publications spanning periodontology, public health dentistry, and behavioral interventions
  • Active in 24 projects including the CALM Trial for pediatric dental anxiety and SDG-aligned research
  • Collaborations across 25 countries with emphasis on dental fear reduction strategies
• Clinical Role:
  • Allocates 25% of time to cognitive behavioral therapy for dental phobia
  • Founder of King’s Dental Institute Health Psychology Service