Meet Dr. Catherine Lee

Dr. Lee graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a minor in Biology. She later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry with honors in Pediatric Dentistry. During her program, she was awarded for her research project entitled “Enhancing Quality of Care for Patients with Dementia in Dentistry” and was honored with the American Association of Public Health Dentistry Dental Student Recognition Award for her graduating class.

Dr. Lee greatly values the personal aspect of dentistry, caring for vulnerable patients in all phases of life, from infants to elders. She traveled across the state of Oklahoma, providing dental care for elders and patients with special needs in home facilities and expanded treatment to include adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Additionally, Dr. Lee furthered the mission of elevating the quality of dentistry for Oklahoma children by serving as a Clinical Course Director in the Pediatric Department at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.

Passionate about people and an advocate for justice, Dr. Lee is tenacious about supporting her patients. She is honored to have the opportunity to lead the Black Hawk Dental Clinic to promote an inclusive environment where every patient is treated with respect and dignity.