Dental Consulting Services for FQHCs & Community Health Systems

Dr. Ryan S. Lee is a nationally recognized clinician, educator, and healthcare executive with extensive experience in implant dentistry, dental education, and public health systems. His multidisciplinary background uniquely positions him at the intersection of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and large-scale healthcare delivery.

Dr. Lee earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and went on to complete advanced graduate training in both Public Health (MPH) and Healthcare Administration (MHA). He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), and holds a Diplomate designation with the International Dental Implant Association (DIDIA).

Throughout his career, Dr. Lee has held key leadership roles across community health systems and academic institutions. He previously served as Chief of the Department of Oral Health at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard-affiliated healthcare system, where he played a central role in clinical operations, provider development, and resident education. In addition, he has served as Chief Dental Officer at the New York Center for Dental Oncology, focusing on the integration of dental care within complex medical environments.

Dr. Lee also served as Chief Dental Officer at Caring Health Center, where he leads strategic initiatives in expanding access to care, implementing advanced clinical services—including implant dentistry—and optimizing operational efficiency within a federally qualified health center (FQHC) model.

An accomplished educator, Dr. Lee is deeply involved in curriculum development and clinical training programs. He has been instrumental in designing and delivering implant education through Med-Dent EDU, where he provides hands-on surgical instruction, didactic training, and mentorship to clinicians ranging from beginners to advanced practitioners. His teaching emphasizes practical, repeatable workflows, digital integration, and real-world clinical application.

Dr. Lee’s expertise extends into healthcare systems design, compliance, and program development. He has advised on multiple large-scale initiatives involving dental program expansion, workforce development, and CODA-aligned educational pathways, including partnerships with academic institutions such as Bunker Hill Community College.

In addition to his civilian career, Dr. Lee has served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve, demonstrating a commitment to leadership, service, and discipline that carries through to his clinical and educational work.

Dr. Lee is widely respected for his ability to bridge clinical dentistry with organizational strategy—bringing together education, technology, and patient care into scalable, high-impact models.