Marineé Cabrera Lees, DDS, MS
Dr. Lees is personable and professional in working with patients on their dental treatments while making them feel as comfortable as possible. Her values and passion mirror those of Dr. Jane Quintana and the Wake Forest Smiles dental family.
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Lehigh University and a master’s degree in biomaterials science from New York University, Dr. Lees began her career as an engineer in the dental implant industry.
This work led to her interest in dentistry. She went back to school and graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, with a doctorate of dental surgery. To further her training, she completed her advanced education in general dentistry residency at East Carolina University
Dr. Lees serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Women Dentists, Smiles for Success Foundation, and the Raleigh Wake County Dental Society. She is an active member of numerous dental organizations including the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, Raleigh Wake County Dental Society and the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry.
She is also working toward a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, which has various requirements including the completion of 500 hours of continuing education.
She married her best friend Andrew and together they love spending their free time traveling.