Biographical summary
Sarah Kay Youny Lee, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P., is a maxillofacial prosthodontist with specialty interest in oral reconstruction with prosthetic rehabilitation and digital dentistry. Dr. Lee's areas of clinical focus include:
- Prosthetic rehabilitation, in conjunction with oral reconstruction, for managing congenital and acquired defects of the face and oral cavity
- Multidisciplinary coordination of care with surgical specialties, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and allied health professions
- Advancing digital practices into oral healthcare platforms to improve clinical experiences and care outcomes
- Improving the delivery of care and quality of life of patients affected by oral dysfunction and disabilities
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Lee serves as program director to the Advanced Prosthodontics residency training program and provides mentorship and supervision in the Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Dental Oncology fellowship. She is active in research and education within the specialty of Prosthodontics and sub-specialty of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Dental implant surgery
- Dental surgery
- Facial reconstruction
- Fibula free flap
- Fitting of prosthesis
- Head and neck reconstruction
- Mouth care
- Oral appliance therapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
Fellow - Fellowship in the care and treatment of patients in the subspecialty of maxillofacial prosthetics and dental oncologyRST Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Residency - Specialty-based residency training in prosthodonticsUniversity of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
- 2014
Residency - General practice residency specializing in hospital dentistry for caring of acquired oral diseases and conditions in patients with special needs outside of field of conventional clinical dentistry University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- 2013
DDS - Professional school education in training for Doctor of Dental Surgery degreeUniversity of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
- 2009
Undergraduate Studies - Chemistry B.A. and Spanish B.A.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
ProsthodonticsAmerican Board of Prosthodontics
Awards and honors
- 2023
Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
- 2020
2020 Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic
- 2019
2019 Maxillofacial Foundation Award RecipientAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2018
1st Place Winner Poster Competition, Research Category - Research Topic, "Comparison of Dental Biomaterials For Oral Positioning Device Used in Proton Beam Therapy”American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2017
Research Topic: “Oral Microbiome Changes Associated with Fixed Dental Prosthodontic Restoration"American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation Research Fellowship
- 2017
Dental Foundation of North Carolina scholarship for outstanding graduate students in UNC School of DentistryAnn and G Randolph Babcock Fellowship
- 2017
American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation Research Fellowship Research Topic: “Oral Microbiome Changes Associated with Fixed Dental Prosthodontic Restoration"
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2016
UNC 3 Minute Thesis Competition Finalist: “Investigating changes in the salivary microbiota associated with full mouth dental rehabilitation”University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2016
Dental Foundation of North Carolina scholarship for outstanding graduate students in UNC School of DentistryUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2016
Advanced Education Fellowship
Dental Foundation of North Carolina scholarship for outstanding graduate students in UNC School of Dentistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2014
2014 Annual Session Table Clinic 1st Place WinnerMichigan Dental Association
- 2014
Michigan Dental Association 2014 Annual Session Table Clinic 1st Place Winner
Research topic: “Application of the Basic Tenants of Restorative Dentistry in the Management of a Patient status post maxillectomy”
Michigan Dental Association
- 2013
USA Section Student Servant Leadership AwardAcademy of Dentistry International
- 2013
Whip Mix "Best of the Best" Award in Prosthodontics University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2013
UNC Dental Research and Review Day 2013 Turner Award Finalist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2011
UNC Dental Alumni Association Scholarship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2011
UNC School of Dentistry Dean’s list University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2011
Frank Porter Graham Graduate and Professional Student Honor Society Inductee
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2010
Troy B. Sluder Jr. Scholarship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2009
Robert W. and Maude B. Outland Scholarship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2008
Sterling Stoudemire Medal for Excellence in SpanishUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2007
UNC Spanish Dept. Study Abroad scholarship recipientUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- 2005
James M. Johnston Scholar University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2005
UNC General College Dean’s List University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
Associate FellowAcademy of Prosthodontics
- 2022 - 2023
Diversity LeaderRochester Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID)
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2020
AmbassadorAmerican College of Prosthodontists
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2019 - present
Associate FellowAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2019 - present
FellowAmerican board of prosthodontics
- 2016 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- 2016 - 2019
Committee MemberAmerican College of Prosthodontists
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican College of Prosthodontists
Publications