Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Honors Dr. Ray Lee with Frank DiPlacido Humanitarian Service Award
2024年5月22日 - 9:45PM
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) congratulates its surgeon
partner N. Ray Lee, DDS, of Oyster Point Oral & Facial Surgery
on receiving the Frank DiPlacido Humanitarian Service Award. The
award, given by the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons (SSOMS), is not bestowed annually. It is merit-based and
awarded only to SSOMS members who demonstrate “exemplary
humanitarian efforts.”
Dr. Lee accepted the award during the SSOMS annual meeting,
which was recently held in Sea Island, Georgia. Dr. Lee is one of
only seven people to receive the award, since its establishment in
2008. The last award was bestowed in 2022.
“The Frank DiPlacido Humanitarian Service Award is a tremendous
honor, and we’re thrilled that SSOMS has chosen to recognize Dr.
Lee,” said USOSM President and CEO Richard Hall. “Dr. Lee is
passionate about changing people’s lives through his work. In
addition to caring for his patients at Oyster Point Oral &
Facial Surgery, Dr. Lee is the founder and board chairman of
Operation Restore Oral Health, a nonprofit organization that
provides pro bono dental and oral surgery services not covered by
the VA to honorably discharged U.S. veterans. As a former Marine
myself, Dr. Lee’s efforts in this area are particularly moving to
me.”
In addition to providing dental and oral surgery services to
U.S. veterans, Operation Restore Oral Health provides wisdom teeth
extractions to children of U.S. Special Forces soldiers who were
killed in the line of duty. The 501(c) (3) nonprofit’s mission is
to restore hope to veterans by restoring their smiles, both in form
and in function.
“It is such an honor to serve those who have served us,” noted
Dr. Lee.
Board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, Dr. Lee is an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery
(OMS), with particular expertise in dental implant surgery, wisdom
tooth removal, corrective jaw surgery, and facial cosmetic
procedures, as well as diagnosing and treating facial pain,
injuries and fractures. His practice, Oyster Point Oral &
Facial Surgery, is located in Newport News, VA.
With more than 40 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Lee
began his healthcare career as a combat medic and dental specialist
in the U.S. Air Force. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from
the College of William and Mary and his DDS from Baylor College of
Dentistry. After dental school, he completed a residency in OMS
through Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Lee is a member of numerous professional organizations, in
addition to the SSOMS, including the American Dental Association,
the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the
Virginia Dental Association, the Peninsula Dental Society, and the
Virginia Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, where he is
a past president.
Dr. Lee is the designer and developer of the Genial Bone
Advancement Trephine Surgical Procedure and the medical instruments
used for the surgery in conjunction with Stryker Leibinger Corp.
Dr. Lee also designed and developed the OSA Plating System in
cooperation with the OsteoMed Corporation. Dr. Lee has written a
variety of published papers and book chapters on OMS topics and has
lectured nationally and internationally on sleep related breathing
disorders.
In his spare time, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with family and
friends, particularly outdoors. He is an avid fisherman and a
pilot, who flies private airplanes.
The SSOMS focuses on the Southeast region of the U.S. The
organization aims to contribute to the public welfare through the
advancement of the OMS specialty by fostering scientific programs,
research, and standards of practice; upholding ethical and
professional standards and responsibilities; and cultivating social
and professional development among OMS professionals.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, USOSM sets the standard for oral
and maxillofacial surgery management. A management services
organization spanning 27 states, USOSM has built a best-in-class
network of premier oral and maxillofacial surgeon partners. USOSM
provides operational, financial and administrative support services
to fuel clinical excellence, innovation and wealth-creation. Visit:
https://www.usosm.com.
Contact:Robin StevensU.S. Oral Surgery
Management469-242-0475robin.stevens@usosm.com