Dr.Leeis a general dentistwithunique educational background.Shefirst received her dental degree fromSeoul National Universityin Seoul, Korea.As part of her post-graduation education, she completed advanced training in oral pathology and collaborated with oral surgeons for diagnosis and treatment of oral cancers and other soft tissue diseasesin addition tojaw bone diseases. As a part of the training, she earned herthe Masters degree in oral pathologyfromSeoul National University. Aftermoving to Richmond VA, she joined agraduate program in Department of Microbiology and Immunology at theVCU,researching onheart valve infection (infective endocarditis) caused by some of mouth-living bacteria and received her PhD degree
Dr.Lee, again,received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degreewith honors fromVCU School of Dentistry. During her years in Virginia, she worked as an associate dentist ina private practice in Mechanicsville, andin an army dental clinic at Fort Lee, treating patientsof all age groups. In 2013, shebecame the principal dentist of Apple Tree Dentistry. Until 2017, she also worked as a mobile dentist in Smile Program,treatingchildren from K to elementary schoolin many different parts of Virginia, including Richmond, Harrisonburg, Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News, King George county, King and Queen county, Stafford, Charlotteville, Waynesboro,Petersburg, Emporia,Lancaster and more. Dr.Lee is currently serving ona review panel for the journal General Dentistry published by Academy of General Dentistry and a member ofOmicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society
I have been in the dental field for 18 years following in the path of my mother. I have a love for adrenaline adventures, a curiosity for mystery, and a passion for life.In my spare time, I am usually spending time with my family, friends or thinking of a creative idea. My personality ranges from getting dirty on a 4 wheeler to organizing & cleaning my entire house. I am most excited about watching my children reach new mile stones and amazed most by their amazing achievements.
I have been in dentistry for 22 years. My love and passion is in implant dentistry. I emphasize patient education and patient compassion. When Im not working, I enjoy spending time with my two sons fishing and go cart riding.
I was born and raised in Virginia Beach. I moved up to Richmond to attend Virginia Commonwealth University where I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. While in college I started working at the VCU School of Dentistry, taking on multiple roles. After graduating from VCU, I accepted a position as a dental assistant. I loved the patient care side so much it eventually led me to becoming a dental hygienist! I have a true love and passion for oral care, especiallyoral health education, and disease prevention.Outside of dental hygiene, my interest is include reading, baking, crafting, and yoga.
We praise every one of our current and past staff members for building Apple Tree Dentistry together into a dental practice we can all be proud of. Without Melanie, Jessica, Monica, Hanel, Kellie, Kristine, Ashley, Denisse, Kendall, Leah, Ashley, Betty and Shanae, we would not be where we are today. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You!
