Cary Dental Group, originally Cary Lee Family Dentistry, was founded by Doctor Jae Lee, a UNC School of Dentistry graduate with over 20 years of experience in the dental laboratory and advanced clinical dentistry. He is a retired Major of the Air Force, and practiced dentistry with the military for 28 years prior to founding Cary Lee Dentistry. Due to the growing demands of his patients, Dr. Lee expanded his clinic to found Cary Dental Group - a group practice that continues to offer family general dentistry as well as Periodontal and Endodontic services. Dr. Lee specializes in prosthodontics, especially crown and bridgework.
'Due to my compassionate nature and love for the sciences, I have since long known that I would be best suited to a career in healthcare. Dentistry stood out from other fields of work because it had the additional aspect of intricate manual work, something which I want to be a feature of my everyday job.'
Dr. Nguyen was born in the suburbs of Pennsylvania and grew up in Wake Forest, North Carolina.She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Campbell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in honors interdisciplinary studies.
Dr. Nguyen then attended her dream school, the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She provided dental care to the communities of Chapel Hill, Snow Hill, Goldsboro, and orphaned children in Moldova.Dr. Nguyen has a big heart and strives to provide the best oral care.She is detail-oriented and is dedicated to building lasting relationships with her patients.
In her free time, she likes to do brush pen calligraphy, pilates, and yoga, and serve on the worship team at her church.Dr. Nguyen is married to her dental school sweetheart, Dr. Nathan Yip, and together they enjoy watching action movies, cooking new recipes, and traveling to the beach.
Dr. Kwon was born in South Korea and raised in Houston, TX. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Baylor University, then his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kwon received his Certification in Periodontics from the US Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics and Masterof Sciences in Oral Biology from Medical College of Georgia.
Dr. Kwon is a diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology, active in the Academy of Osseointegration, and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has been published in the International Dental Journal in the area of bone regeneration in dental implants and teeth.
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
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Rating 4.4 out of 5 based on 95 reviews
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a year ago
Very unhappy with Dr. Lee and his associates. My wife, son, and I had been going there for about 2 years. My son's baby teeth were slow to lose so we had been asking Dr Lee if they should be extracted to make room for the adult teeth. We were constantly told no, let's wait. We went to another dentist and they said they needed to be removed immediately. My wife had a cavity and we were told we would see how it does instead of filling it. I had a cavity filled with amalgam and just found out that most dental clinics phased out using amalgam in the 1990s. They are behind in their dental approach and do not practice preventive dentistry. I definitely do not recommend.
Daisy
2 years ago
I was looking forward to it after seeing the review. But it was very disappointing. It's unkind and not meticulous. Dr. Lee is very busy treating several people at the same time. I've had three treatments here. The same problem was repeated in the treated area, and I decided to go to another dentist. It's a waste of time being treated here.
JD D
2 years ago
Hard working blue collared worker here. Been a laborer most my life. My point of bringing that up is i suppose you could say that I have a "look"? Anyways, what brought me into this establishment was a extremely painful situation around one of my wisdom teeth. Not only did they make snarky comments on my pain level, they went as far as treating me like I was pill chasing ( primarily from the assistant)Little did they know, but I have been clean and in recovery for over eight years. So if you're thinking of coming here just know the kind of people you're dealing with. I'll pay the bill for today because it's the right thing to do, but will NOT be going back for any further procedures. In this day in age a bit of kindness goes along way. Especially when you paying for a service!!
sarah haltam
2 years ago
They're nice! My daughter love them, definitely coming back.
Mark Lee
2 years ago
Awesome experience! Dr. Lee and his team of professionals really care for their patients and provide quality dental care at a reasonable price.
David Pearce
2 years ago
I was up all night with a throbbing toothache. I knew my #31 tooth needed to be extracted. I've been putting it off. My dentist was closed on Friday so I started calling around. This dentist scheduled me in at 12pm. Great! I arrive for my appointment. I was called back by the assistant. I had an X-ray taken and then the dentist came in briefly to say he had to finish up with a patient in 30-45 minutes and then he would extract my tooth. I'm in pain. I'll wait. He comes back in 20 minutes and says he needs to numb me up. I requested no epinephrine be used because it increases my heart rate and makes me feel like I'm going to faint. I've had 2 extractions without epinephrine. He left the room. A few seconds later the assistant came in and said I needed to go to oral surgery and they would refer me. At this point I'm questioning why my tooth is not being extracted. The dentist saw my X-ray and said he would extract my tooth. That's why I waited for him. The owner came to speak to me and mentioned the dentist was new. Ok? Then he said there was no time to extract my tooth? Then why did you tell me to come to your office? I called about an extraction. Why did the new dentist tell me to wait if he couldn't do it? Very bizarre experience and waste of time. 2 stars because the owner was apologetic and the staff was nice.
Donavon Locklear
2 years ago
Had my 1st visit today. Everyone in there are so nice. They made me feel really comfortable, and positive about future appointments. Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you guys so much.
dennis montalvo
2 years ago
Great service excellent
Olivia Mendoza
2 years ago
Great Staff, razonable prices, I recommend Dr.Lee, he is taking care of my teeth since 2016, great experience!
Jason Kim
2 years ago
Having just moved from California, I was looking for a new dentistry in the area -- I was very fortunate to find out about Cary Lee Family Dentistry. I got a cavity treated, and I was blown away by Dr. Lee's ability to make the procedure smooth and comfortable. He was efficient and full of professionalism, which I appreciated immensely. I was also very satisfied by how thorough and detail-oriented the hygienist was during cleaning. This place is everything I look for in a dentistry: a clean office, a front desk full of friendly staff, and an overall warm atmosphere. I can't praise this institution enough.
Austin cho
2 years ago
I think he doesn't know how to treat. More than 6 room he is like a grasshopper. Jumping and jumped. One of Spanish woman had clean but another teeth is broken didn't say any thing and have x-ray more 10 time. I think she doesn't have a license. Cause, she said student. Spend 3k more worth.
Sungchan Yun
2 years ago
Always kind and nice in addition, professional. Not scary but warm place.
Zy Williams
2 years ago
Cary Lee Family Dentistry is the best!
Irene Kim
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) It was my first time to go to Dentist in Raleigh (second time in US). Visiting doctor is already a negative experience and worried how it would go. Overall, all the staffs in this office were so caring and helpful! From the challenges with my insurance, to continuous questions on the procedures, they really heard me and treated me with empathy. They were also honest about practice. They did not pressure me with any extra procedures which might happen in many dentists, you know who I had a cavity just started to begin and doctor advised me to take good care of it and once it gets bigger we need filling. That gave me trust on their judgment. Anywhere in the world, it is very rare to feel heard while you visit doctors who usually are v busy all the time. I truly appreciate their service and really glad to have them in my community. It is a place that takes care of everything from insurance to medical treatment to follow-up care! All of the staff members were very kind. I realized again how grateful it is to communicate in Korean at the hospital. It was also very good to give advice based on X-rays without excessive treatment. I'll take good care of it so I don't have to treat tooth decay, sir yu yu I'm really thankful that I found out about Korean dentistry in Lali :) (Original) It was my first time to go to Dentist in Raleigh (second time in US). Visiting doctor is already a negative experience and worried how it would go. Overall, all the staffs in this office were so caring and helpful! From the challenges with my insurance, to continuous questions on the procedures, they really heard me and treated me with empathy. They were also honest about practice. They did not pressure me with any extra procedures which might happen in many dentists, you know who I had a cavity just started to begin and doctor advised me to take good care of it and once it gets bigger we need filling. That gave me trust on their judgment. Anywhere in the world, it is very rare to feel heard while you visit doctors who usually are v busy all the time. I truly appreciate their service and really glad to have them in my community. boheombuteo jinryo, cuhu keeoggaji alddeulsalddeul jal caenggyeojusineun gosieyo! seutaepeu bundeul hanahana da neomu cinjeolhasideoraguyo. byeongweoneseo hangugmalro sotonghandaneunge ireohge gamsahan ilinji dasi ggaedalassseubnida. gwaingjinryo eobsi egseurei batangeuro ggalggeumhage joeonhaejusineun jeomdo neomu johassseubnida. jal gwanrihaeseo cungci ciryo anhaedo doege halggeyo seonsaengnim yu yu ralrieseo hanin cigwareul algedoeseo jeongmal gamsahaessseubnida :)
Amanda
2 years ago
I had a cleaning done here in December 2020 as a new patient. My husband recommended this place because he has been going for years. The place is so run down and it was hard to understand what was being said to me by the front desk receptionist, doctor, and dental hygienist. After my x rays were done, the dental hygienist told me that I needed a deep cleaning and I opted for the regular cleaning instead until I get a second opinion from a different dentist. Fast forward 6 months later, I went to Royal Oak Dental Group to get my cleaning done today and both the doctor and hygienist told me that my teeth are good and a deep cleaning isn't needed. Needless to say, Cary Lee was just trying to make money off of me at my first visit. We will not be coming back. My husband and I have switched to Royal Oak and it has been an amazing experience. People are nice, the office is well kept, and the office is located closer to where we live.
Ho Kunyu
2 years ago
Staffs and doctors were attentive and sweet! Definitely recommend to anyone.
Zy Williams
3 years ago
Cary Lee Family Dentistry is the best!
Sungchan Yun
3 years ago
Always kind and nice in addition, professional. Not scary but warm place.
Irene Kim
3 years ago
(Translated by Google) It was my first time to go to Dentist in Raleigh (second time in US). Visiting doctor is already a negative experience and worried how it would go. Overall, all the staffs in this office were so caring and helpful! From the challenges with my insurance, to continuous questions on the procedures, they really heard me and treated me with empathy. They were also honest about practice. They did not pressure me with any extra procedures which might happen in many dentists, you know who I had a cavity just started to begin and doctor advised me to take good care of it and once it gets bigger we need filling. That gave me trust on their judgment. Anywhere in the world, it is very rare to feel heard while you visit doctors who usually are v busy all the time. I truly appreciate their service and really glad to have them in my community. From insurance to medical treatment to future care, it's a place that takes care of your business! Every one of the staff was very kind. I realized again that I was so grateful to communicate in Korean at the hospital. It was great that you provided neat advice based on X-rays without over-treatment. I'll take good care of it so that you don't have to treat tooth decay. Teacher yu yu Thank you very much for getting to know Korean dentists in Raleigh :) (Original) It was my first time to go to Dentist in Raleigh (second time in US). Visiting doctor is already a negative experience and worried how it would go. Overall, all the staffs in this office were so caring and helpful! From the challenges with my insurance, to continuous questions on the procedures, they really heard me and treated me with empathy. They were also honest about practice. They did not pressure me with any extra procedures which might happen in many dentists, you know who I had a cavity just started to begin and doctor advised me to take good care of it and once it gets bigger we need filling. That gave me trust on their judgment. Anywhere in the world, it is very rare to feel heard while you visit doctors who usually are v busy all the time. I truly appreciate their service and really glad to have them in my community. boheombuteo jinryo, cuhu keeoggaji alddeulsalddeul jal caenggyeojusineun gosieyo! seutaepeu bundeul hanahana da neomu cinjeolhasideoraguyo. byeongweoneseo hangugmalro sotonghandaneunge ireohge gamsahan ilinji dasi ggaedalassseubnida. gwaingjinryo eobsi egseurei batangeuro ggalggeumhage joeonhaejusineun jeomdo neomu johassseubnida. jal gwanrihaeseo cungci ciryo anhaedo doege halggeyo seonsaengnim yu yu ralrieseo hanin cigwareul algedoeseo jeongmal gamsahaessseubnida :)
Ho Kunyu
3 years ago
Staffs and doctors were attentive and sweet! Definitely recommend to anyone.
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