Master of Science, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA, 2008
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA, 2004
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA, 1999
Biography
Dr. Lee is currently a tenured Associate Professor and Chair of Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He received his dental degree from the University of Michigan and completed his prosthodontic training at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Lee has been part of dental education since 2007 and has taught in all levels in both predoctoral and postgraduate education. Prior to joining Tufts University, Dr. Lee worked as the Program Director for the Advanced Prosthodontics Program at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry for 10+ years. Dr. Lee has conducted many research projects in various aspects of prosthodontics and has published many manuscripts in peer-reviewed prosthodontic journals in the areas of dental implants, CAD/CAM digital dentistry, dental lasers, and retrospective outcome studies. He also serves as a reviewer for major prosthodontic journals. He has also served as officer for various dental organizations such as American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and American dental Education Association. Dr. Lee is currently a site visitor for Commission of Dental Accreditation, reviewing for advanced education in prosthodontics program.
Damian J. Lee, D.D.S., M.S., FACP, Appointed Inaugural DeVitre and Shahinian Family Professor in Prosthodontics and Aikaterini Papathanasiou, D.D.S., D.M.D., M.B.A., FICD, DI16, DG97, Named Inaugural Elsie R. and Norbert P. Fraga, D.M.D., D47 Professor.
Inspired by the journey of education and the mentors who shaped them, Rustam DeVitre and Virginia Shahinian establish the School of Dental Medicine’s first endowed professorship in prosthodontics.