Dr. Bruce Lee completed his BDS degree at the National University of Singapore in 1997. He was awarded the prestigious Drs Tay & Partners Gold Medal for his outstanding academic and clinical performance, and also won recognition as the “Best All-Round” Final Year Student in the Faculty of Dentistry.
Dr Lee received training in Advanced Implant Surgery and Prosthodontics at the University of Toronto and the Loma Linda University in Southern California. He continues to upgrade his skills by learning from world-renowned experts in the field of Aesthetic Dentistry and by attending overseas courses and conferences.
He is Vice-President and a founding member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore (ADSS) as well as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). He is also Chairman of the Singapore Academy of Oral Rehabilitation and Implantology (SAORI).
Dr. Lee has special interests in Aesthetic and Implant Aesthetic Dentistry. Motivated by a passion to share his experiences in these fields, Dr Lee took on the position of Course Director at the International Dental Academy in addition to his clinical work. He regularly conducts lectures and hands-on training courses in Singapore and overseas. Dr Lee’s articles have been accepted for publications in several professional journals.
He provides further insights into Aesthetic Dentistry as a speaker at events such as the annual Aesthetic Forum organised by the Aesthetic Dentistry Society Singapore. Dr Lee was an invited presenter at this forum in 2008 and 2009.and also accepted an invitation to speak at the ‘6th Asian Academy of Prosthodontics’ held in Seoul, Korea in April 2009.
A founding member of Dentsply Academy (Singapore), set up to provide comprehensive continuing education for dentists, Dr Lee is also the dental company’s ‘Key Opinion Leader’ for Singapore. His other educational roles include heading the Singapore Academy of Oral Rehabilitation and Implantology (SAORI), a study club for dentists based in Singapore and overseas to share and learn from each other.
Dr. Lee started private practice in 2001. He was the Principal and Founding Partner of a group dental practice, called ‘Smileworks’, in Orchard Road.
He moved on to become the Clinical Director at T32 Dental Centre in 2007. As part of the T32 Network, he works closely with experienced and motivated clinicians to establish another boutique dental group, ‘The Dental Pearl’ that aims to bring the best dentistry has to offer closer to the general population.