Meet Kirk E. King, DDS
I love helping others. Dentistry enables me to provide gentle, personal care for the families in my community, and to connect with people and improve their lives.
As a dentist, I have regular interactions with my patients. I especially enjoy meeting the children and watching them grow into adults. Being part of people's lives, and getting to know generations of families through my work, is really a special honor. Often, our patients are our neighbors, or friends of friends, and I treat each person as if he or she were part of my family.
I’m interested in my patients and devote time to getting learn about all aspects of each person's dental and overall health. By learning about people's lives, how they spend their time, and what they desire from care, I'm able to find the right treatment approach for each individual.
I only provide the highest quality of services and treatments, and only recommend the ideal options that I know will work for each patient's unique situation. I enjoy the combination of art and science in dentistry, and love how I'm able to build relationships while using my skills and experience to improve lives.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - University of Washington, Doctorate of Dental
Surgery - University of Washington School of Dentistry
I feel one of the great aspects of dentistry is the opportunity for lifelong learning. I want to
provide patients with the highest quality of care, so I avidly pursue continuing education. The
more I learn about emerging technologies and methods, the better the dental experience and more
incredible results I can deliver.
I participate in local dental study clubs and regularly attend local and regional dental
meetings to learn about current techniques and materials.
Professional Activities and Memberships
I'm very involved in local professional organizations. I'm a Past-President of the Seattle-King
County Dental Society, and am active in the Washington State Dental Association.
I previously served on the board of directors of a WSDA subsidiary for six years, and completed
my term as its President. I have also served on the board of DentPac, the political action
committee for the WSDA. We're actively involved in protecting and improving the oral health of
Washington's residents!
I was also active in NW Precedent since it was started. This was a five-state, National
Institute of Health-funded organization that supports dental research. I've held an affiliate
faculty appointment at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, in the Dental Public
Health Sciences Department, as well.
Also, I was awarded fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy in recognition of my contributions
to our profession. The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an honorary international dental organization
that requires nomination by fellow dentists. My most recent Fellowship was awarded in the
International College of Dentists, another fine organization which works towards the best ideals
of the dental profession.
Beyond the Practice
I was born in Washington, DC, where my family goes back to the founding of our nation's capital.
When I was a child, my family moved to the West Coast, and landed in Tsawwassen, BC, Canada.
Eventually we returned to the states and I grew up on Mercer Island.
After finishing dental school, I practiced in Eastern Washington with one of my brothers, and at
a Community Health Center, La Clinica.
I now live in Seattle and love the wide variety of activities, from water to mountains! My mom
lives in Issaquah, and my three brothers and three sisters all live in Washington.
In my spare time, I love to travel. I enjoy scuba diving, exploring new areas, and having new
experiences. I've been through Europe, Morocco, Alaska, the Caribbean, and Central and South
America!
I also enjoy listening to music, watching good movies, hiking, and skiing. I love to read for
pleasure and like learning about new technologies and how our society is changing. I also simply
love dentistry and often read about emerging treatments and new research findings ... even
during my time off!
Professional Awards and Achievements
- Selected as a Seattle Met Magazine Top Dentist by his peers for 2013 through 2023
- Frequently selected by your friends and neighbors as a Best of Renton Dentist since 2011
- Voted THE Best of Renton Dentist for 2018