Dr Lucy Williams
Lucy has an enduring passion for children’s dentistry, with an emphasis on holistic, ethical and child-centred care. She has held roles in diverse dental settings, including in general practice, maxillofacial surgery, community dentistry, young offenders’ institutions and homeless outreach clinics. Having completed her specialty NHS consultant training in Bristol, Lucy moved to Leeds in 2016.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Bristol, 2004
Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2006
Membership in Paediatric Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons of England 2011
Master of Science in Healthcare Ethics and Law, University of Bristol, 2012
Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2016
Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2023
An ambassador for Child Friendly Leeds, Lucy is a fervent believer in prevention before cure, and aims to empower children in their oral healthcare and improve their experience of attending for dental appointments. Understanding the challenges that some children face with dental anxiety and in particular, neurodivergent children, she offers cognitive behavioural therapy and inhalation sedation in the relaxing setting of Clarendons.
Passionate about teaching and development, Lucy also works part-time as a Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Leeds. In this institution she enjoys teaching paediatric dentistry and sedation techniques to undergraduate and postgraduate level students.
When Lucy has free time, she enjoys yoga, interior design and restoration of furniture, and live rock music.
