Dave C. Lee, DMD

For Dr. Lee, the best thing about dentistry isn’t the teeth, it’s the people, and this has been the case for his entire 38-year career! He feels truly blessed to work alongside such an excellent dental team (including his daughter, Dr. Lauren Lee Polito) to enhance the smiles and lives of his community. He hopes to make our dental office feel like a little slice of home every time you come to see us. Before that, you can start getting to know him by reading on below.

Dr. Lee was fortunate to have a wonderful dentist as a child, Dr. George Schuette in East Point, GA. He provided Dr. Lee with many great experiences and eventually encouraged him to pursue a career in dentistry. Medical sciences were his favorite classes growing up, and he has always loved working with his hands, so it seemed like a perfect fit! He also liked that dentistry would enable him to take great care of his patients while also allowing for plenty of time with his family, which can’t be said for all professions!

Dr. Lee has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1981, and they have three children: Dr. Lauren Polito and her husband Yoann are practicing dentists, Dr. Jennifer Lee holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is currently working with a research company in San Francisco, and Taylor has a master's in viticulture and oenology from UC Davis.

If he isn’t at the dental office or spending time with his two grandchildren, you’ll almost always find Dr. Lee in the shop behind his house, often working on old cars. His biggest project to date was a four-and-a-half-year rebuild of a 1970 Chevelle Convertible. He also enjoys woodworking and making little toys for his grandsons.

Education

1979 University of Georgia BS in Biology
1983 DMD degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry

Key service and treatment options

Cosmetics, Bonding, Veneers, Bleaching, Implant Restorations, Teeth in a Day

Professional Affiliations, and Organizations

American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Association, Hinman Dental Society, Southern Crescent Seattle Study Club

Achievements, Certifications, and Recognitions

Past President Hinman Dental Society, Past General Chairman Hinman Dental Society.  Graduate of the Pankey Institute, Las Vegas Institute of Esthetic Dentistry, Baylor University Esthetic Dentistry Program, and the Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education. 2024 Dental College of Georgia Alumni of the Year.

Volunteering / Philanthropy / Community Involvement

Past President of Fayetteville Rotary Club, Sunday School teacher at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, Piedmont Fayette Hospital Board of Directors, Gideons International