About Us

David W. Lee, DMD

The son of a police officer and a musician, Dr. David W. Lee grew up in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Active in athletics and outdoor activities, Dr. Lee enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school, training as a Field Medic and serving with the United States Marine Corps, prior to attending school to become a physical therapy technician. He served the balance of his enlistment at the National Naval Medical Center in our nation’s capital.

After discharge from the military and graduation with high honors from the University of Oregon, Dr. Lee gained entry into the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in Portland, graduating in 1986. He then completed a one-year general practice residency at the Portland Veterans Hospital, with a year of private practice prior to gaining acceptance into the Orthodontic Residency Program at OHSU. Upon completion of the two-year residency, Dr. Lee entered private practice in Albany, OR in 1990 with expansion into Lebanon in 2006.

Dr. Lee has honed his clinical skills over the past 20 years and as an orthodontic specialist for over 15 years, has had an opportunity to treat a wide variety of bite problems in children and adults. An emphasis on jaw development in children ages 7 to 9 has led to a significant amount of non-extraction treatment in the teen years. The use of jaw orthopedics has led to a dramatic reduction of patients requiring surgery to correct their jaw imbalance.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Oregon Dental Association, Oregon Society of Orthodontics and the Southern Willamette Dental Society. He is also a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Disabled American Veterans.

Dr. Lee has two children, Marin and Jacob. He enjoys fishing, hunting, surfing, scuba diving, photography and woodworking.

Our Staff

Meet Linda: Treatment & Financial Coordinator
Linda is married with three beautiful daughters. They live in the wonderful town of Scio. She joined Dr. Lee’s team in 2004. When not in the office, Linda enjoys coaching high school basketball, putting on camps, summer leagues and working with children in the community. Linda’s favorite part of working in orthodontics is meeting the kids and developing a lasting relationship with each one.

Meet Deanna: Scheduling Coordinator
Deanna is married to Roger. She has two children and two grandchildren. Deanna has been in the dental field since 1983 and has been working with Dr. Lee since 1998. She enjoys assisting our patients with their scheduling needs. When not in the office, Deanna enjoys water sports and serving her church community, especially the children department and music ministry.

Meet Shellee, CDA, EFDA: Clinical Assistant
Shellee is married, and has two handsome sons and a beautiful daughter. She graduated from the Apollo College Dental Assisting Program in 2001. She joined Dr. Lee’s team in 2006, bringing with her 5 years of orthodontic assistant experience. Shellee enjoys seeing her patient’s beautiful smiles. She loves the increased confidence her patients develop as a result of their new smiles.

Meet Suzie, Clinical Assistant
Suzie is married to a wonderful man and has two beautiful little boys. They live in the great town of Shedd. Suzie has been part of Dr Lee’s team since 2001, and completed her dental assisting education in 1998. Suzie enjoys swimming and skiing, but her hobby is beautiful smiles! Her favorite part of working in orthodontics is finding out about you!

Meet Tami, Clinical Assistant
Tami has a beautiful teenage daughter; Alyssa. She is married to a wonderful man; Neil and they live in the country near Sweet Home. She has been in the dental field since 1996, graduating from Linn Benton Community College. When not working or doing household chores, she enjoys camping, scrap booking, watching her daughter cheerlead at games and spending time with her family. Tami’s favorite part of being an orthodontic assistant is helping Dr. Lee make that “Perfect Smile”, the smile that lasts a lifetime!