Wayne J. Yee, D.D.S.
1250 Forest Ave., Suite 3B, Portland, Maine 04103, U.S.A.; (207) 878-3480; (207) 878-3481 fax
125 East 65th Street, Suite #1, New York, NY 10065; (212) 600-1011; (212) 734-7549 fax
E-mail: wy2155@columbia.edu
Curriculum Vitae
(Revised: 30 January, 2013)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Oct 2010
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Position: Guest Field Lecturer for Professor Francis Moulder (Urban Studies, Dept. of
Social Studies), and Professor Kathy Knapp (Dept. of English Literature).
Adjunct: Special Coordinator to Field Survey Project of Urban Literature,
Sociology, and Anthropology students on “The Immigrant Experience in Lower
Manhattan,” and “The Social Impact of September 11th, Among New York City
Residents.”
2008-Present
Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
Academic Appointment: “Assistant Clinical Professor,” Section of Adult Dentistry.
Primary Position: Educator of 3rd & 4th year Dental Students in Dental Oncology,
General Practice Dentistry, Clinical Dentistry, and Restorative Dentistry.
Secondary Position: Classroom Adjunct Lecturer on “A Survey of Clinical
Impression Materials & Impression Techniques,” for senior dental students.
Administrative Appointment: “Assistant Attending Staff Member” of Columbia
University Health Care (CUHC), Inc., Division of Operative Dentistry.
Position: Clinical Instructor and Supervisor of students in the Pre-doctoral Dental
Programs. CUHC, Inc. is the legal entity that operates all of the college’s clinics as
the administrative agency within the Columbia University Medical Center, and the
College of Physicians and Surgeons.
2006-2012
The American College of Dentists; In Service Program under sponsorship of the
New York Academy of Dentistry, and Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
Position: “Group Facilitator” – Mentor in the Dental Ethics Program by use of the
Socratic Method and Philosophical Student Debate.
Adjunct: Guest Lecturer for Junior Dental Students on “The Ethical Considerations
of Public Access to Dental Health Care.
1995-2002
Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CT
Position: Guest Field Lecturer for Prof. Kate April, and Prof. Francis Moulder.
(Department of Anthropology and Social Studies).
Adjunct: Teacher/Coordinator of field survey projects for Sociology and
Anthropology students on “The Immigrant Experience in Lower Manhattan,” and
Special Lecturer in 2002, “The Social Impact of September 11 th Among New York
City Residents.”
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (continued)
1986-1993
US Army (Reserves); 84th Division, 334th Armor Training (Tng) Regiment, and
757th Transportation Railway (RWY) Battalion; Milwaukee/West Allis, WI
Military Appointment: “Commissioned Officer” in the U.S. Army.
With service on Active Duty & Army Reserves at Ft. Lewis (Washington), Ft. Eustis
(Virginia), Ft. McCoy (Wisconsin), and Ft. Knox (Kentucky).
Position: 2nd Lieutenant (2LT), Motor and Supply Officer of the Logistics Group.
Position: 1st Lieutenant (1LT), Executive Officer, 1151 st Transportation Railway
Company.
Position: “Company Commander” of Headquarters & Headquarters Company
(HHC); Promotion to Captain, on-call Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) in 1993.
Served as US Army Commander, with a direct role in teaching, establishing
comprehensive training programs, and evaluation of educational goals for
“Combat Mission Readiness”. Broad Experience in: Logistics, Public Speaking,
Counseling, Social Interactive Problem Solving, fostering Attention-to-Detail, and
Administration of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Present Status:
“Honorable Discharge”, from US Army, Individual Ready Reserve in 2002
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
April 2012
Applied Metapsychology International - TIRA.Org, Ann Arbor, MI
Certificate: “Traumatic Incident Reduction workshop” (TIR) Intro to Facilitation.
Curriculum: 28 Credit Hours approved by the American Psychological Assn. (APA),
and National Association of Social Workers (NASW). 4 Days of Lectures and
Clinical Workshops on how to serve as a Facilitator in the reduction of patient fear,
by the use of approved TIR techniques used in Metapsychology for the effective
treatment of acute and chronic Anxiety Disorders.
Coursework and exercises focused on how to facilitate the identification of
traumatic events that contribute to Anxiety Attacks; as can be experienced by
Dental patients and Health Care Professionals. TIR Facilitation can be used for
patients unable to seek regular Dental Care -- due to Fear or inability to reduce
Anxiety Attacks by other means; such as by medication, or conscious sedation.
March 2012
The Academy of Laser Dentistry, Coral Springs, FL
Certification: Granted “Standard Proficiency in Dental Lasers and Laser Therapy.”
Curriculum: 24 AGD ADA-CERP Credit Hours. Passed Written, Didactic and
Practical examinations in the understanding and clinical use of Er:YAG and
NG:YAG Dental Laser wavelengths.
The one-week program included: Laser Physics & Parameters, Emergency &
Safety Precautions, Laser interaction in Hard & Soft Tissues, Laser Diagnostics,
Clinical Hard & Soft Tissue Simulations, Practical Examination, Laser Biostimulation,
Photo Induced Photoacoustic Streaming (PIPS) in Endodontics, Written
Examination, Photo-Biomodulation of soft tissues, Muscles, and Joints in Low Level
Light Therapy (LLLT), and Lasers in Periodontal Therapy. Initiated start of “Advance
Certification” program in Laser Dentistry and pending 2 year completion of core
requirements.
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (continued)
October 2011
Academy of Clinical Technology – Technology 4 Medicine, San Clemente, CA
Certification: Proficiency in Fotona Hard and Soft Tissue Dental Laser Therapy.
Curriculum: 24 AGD credit hours completed and certified by the Association of
Clinical Technology. Didactic and Practical course work in the understanding and
clinical use of the Er:YAG and Ng:YAG laser wavelengths. Lectures on Laser
Physics, Fotona Laser Fail Safe Systems, Precautions on Facility use, Staff Training in
Laser Safety, Laser Photoacoustic effects on Bacteria, Laser interactions with Hard
and Soft tissues. Fotona-Light Walker Laser workshop participation in removal of
decayed Hard tissue, Biostimulation of Lesions and Soft Tissue Injuries, Periodontal
Laser Therapy, Laser techniques for conservative Periodontal and Oral Surgery.
PIPS Endo Patent Use Licensure: The Er:YAG Laser hands-on work included
certification and licensure in the use Photo Induced Photoacoustic Streaming
(PIPS) for Endodontic Root Canal Therapy. Clinical simulations provided
techniques and skills needed to use the PIPS Endodontic protocol on Anterior and
Posterior teeth using guts percha and methacrylate-based Endodontic sealers; in
particular use of the resin-coated EndoREZ system by UltraDent.
Sept 2011
July 2012
E4D Dentist University - D4D Technology, L.L.C., Dallas (Richardson), TX
Certification: #201, E4D Dentist Elements of Success in Digital Dentistry.
#372, Fundamentals of Digital Dentistry: Focus on Veneers.
Curriculum: 20 ADA CERP approved Credit Hours, 4 days. E4D Computer Assisted
Design and Computer Automated Milling (CAD/CAM) Techniques. Principles of
Digitally Created Restorations, Modification of Tooth Preparation in Digital
Dentistry, Digital Impression Scanning, Impression Orientation, Margin Tracing, E4D
Computer Automated Milling, Quality Control Checks, Restoration Seating and
CAD Virtual Corrections.
Lecture and Practical workshop experience in full Arch Digital Impressions.
Anterior Aesthetics, Staining, Glazing, Large Case Planning Strategies, and
creation of same-day oven fired and glazed E-Max Veneers.
Oct 2009
Mar 2012
The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry - CEREC Doctors.com, Scottsdale, AZ
Certification: Level 1, Patterson Basic Training in CEREC Digital Restorative Dentistry.
Level 2, CEREC Mastery – Rapid Integration into Practice.
Level 3, Posterior Quadrant Proficiency and Restoring Implants.
Curriculum: Over 30 AGD / CERP credit hours. Introduction to CEREC ComputerAssisted Design and Computer Automated Milling (CAD/CAM) Techniques.
Participation and lab experience, Digital Impressions with Red Cam Powder and
Blue Cam Powderless techniques, Lectures on CEREC Design techniques, how to
Reduce Restoration Failures, Fabrication of Anterior and Posterior CEREC
Porcelain/Composite restorations, Shade and Block Selection, Fabrication of
Temporary Composite Bridges, and other clinic techniques.
June 2009
Aspen Dental Managing Clinical Director Program, Syracuse NY
Certification: Managing Clinical Director (M.C.D.);
24 AGD approved credit hours.
A one week formal Management Training program – Designed to teach skills
needed to manage any Dental Clinic within the corporate guidelines of the
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (continued)
Aspen Dental Proprietary Formula. Program included Standards of Care, Business
Production Analysis, Professional Ethics, Treatment Planning, Clinical Management
Techniques, Organized System Applications, Access to Care Issues, and
Removable Prosthodontics.
Nov. 2008
“Excellence in Education” Program – SEAK Inc., Falmouth MA
Certificate: Independent Medical Examination (IME/BEST Practices) – 14 Credits
towards American Association of Dental Legal Consulting (AAODLC.org)
Certification. Equivalent to 14 American Medical Association (AMA-{PRA)
Category I Credits. Evaluation of Traumatic Injuries for Disability Insurance Reports.
2001, 2003
L. D. Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne, Florida
Certificate: Continuum Level I & II (74 Credits – Academy of General Dentistry)
Studies: Comprehensive Occlusal Analysis, Envelope of Mastication Survey,
Mandibular Positioning in Centric Relation/Occlusion/Function, Occlusal Splint
Fabrication, Dental Aesthetics, and Advanced Dental Prosthetic Techniques.
1994-1995
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, New York
Certification: MSKCC Certificate Awarded in Dental Oncology
Position: Dental Oncology Fellowship, Post Graduate Year-2 (PGY-2) studies.
Extensive experience in the coordination of Dental Treatment planning with
Medical Oncologists. Provided modified Dental techniques in the pursuit of:
Acute Pain Reduction, Improved Quality of Life, and Preventative Measures
Against Oral Complications associated with Radiation and Chemotherapy.
1993-1994
New York Medical College – Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center Campus,
Bronx, New York
Certification: Clinical and General Practice Hospital Residency (GPR)
Position: Hospital Resident in Accredited Post Graduate Year (PGY-1) program,
Traditional GPR Medical-Resident Rotations, On-call Dental House Staff. Extensive
training in Hospital based Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Fixed & Removable Orthodontics,
Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Emergency Room Medicine, Oral / Facial
Trauma, Hospital Administration, Day Surgery Operations, Hospital Protocol,
General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation, Medical Legal and Clinical record
keeping.
Research Assistant: Data collection and Analysis of the precursor links between
Hairy Leukoplakia on the Lateral Border of the Tongue, and AIDS Manifestation.
1989-1993
Marquette University, School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Degree: Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), ADA Accredited Program
Founder and President (1991) of “The Student Ethics Peer Review Committee.”
1988-1989
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Credits: Pre-Medical/Dental Core Curriculum requirements.
Inorganic Chemistry, General Physics, Physics of Astronomy, Anatomy and
Physiology, Basic Science college coursework as required for Pre-Dental Student
Admission.
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (continued)
1981-1986
Marquette University - College of Arts & Sciences, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Degree: B.A. Psychology (Experimental); Minor: Military Science,
Marquette University ROTC Cadet stationed at the 84 th Division (Tng) Logistics
Group. Appointed 1st Lieutenant Commission from the U.S. Army Reserve Officers
Training Corps (ROTC) upon graduation.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
2010-Present
Wayne J. Yee, D.D.S., P.C., Portland, ME
The Maine Center for Laser & Digital Restorative Dentistry
Position: Dentist in Private Practice, Clinical Director.
Maine Professional Corporate Entity, General Practice Dentistry, Aesthetic
Dentistry, EagleSoft Practice Administration, Laser Dentistry, Dental Oncology,
Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry with E4D/CEREC Restorations.
2003-Present
Wayne J. Yee, D.D.S., P.C., New York, NY
Position: Dentist in Private Practice as a New York Corporate entity (2003-2010).
Position: Dental Consultant (1995 – present).
Position: Associate Dentist as Independent Contractor (2010-Present).
General Practice Dentistry, Practice Administration, Budget Analysis, Dental
Oncology, Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Consulting, CEREC Restorations, Dental
Consulting, Independent Medical Examiner in Dentistry (IME-Dental), Equipment
and Product Evaluation/Procurement, Practice Consultant and Advisor.
Practice strives to provide high quality dental services – in a low-volume patient
care setting of 4 to 8 patients/day.
Public Service Work: (2003-2010) Practice dedicated 5% of office time to Probono consultation work, and at costs-of-overhead Dental services for the
Disadvantaged or Victims of Physical Abuse.
1994-2003
Wayne James Yee, D.D.S. & Associates, New York, New York
Position: Practice Owner as Sole Proprietor of a traditional family-run Dental office.
Experience: Apprentice of Aesthetic Dentistry under James Yee, D.D.S., M.A.,
(Former Instructor of Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry at the Dental Graduate
program of St. Luke’s Hospital). Developed experience in Private Practice
Management, Patient Management, Dental Consulting, Patient Dispute
Resolution, General Practice Dentistry, Dental Oncology, Applied Clinical skills with
in-office Dental Lab work, Diagnostic Records, creating of aesthetic dental
demonstration “Wax-Up” modeling, and Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry.
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
2008-Present
Star-Med (Expert Medical Evaluations), Mount Vernon, NY
Position: Examining Panel Member.
Independent Contractor as Expert Consultant in IME-Dental Reports. Serves as
Independent Medical Examiner in Dentistry (IME-Dental) for Defense/Plaintiff
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CONSULTING EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Attorneys, Worker’s Compensations/Disability Boards, State Agencies and Liability /
Malpractice Insurance Companies.
Analysis of Cause-Effect Relationships and Accident Reconstruction as related to
Dental or Oral Facial Injuries. Provider of Independent evaluations in determining
the level of disability incurred through accidents, work-related injuries, victims of
violent crime, or other sources of Dental trauma.
1994-Present
The Murray Hill Center, New York, New York
Position: Focus Group Panel Member and Independent Consultant.
Experience: Dental Expert Consultant on system designs, product packaging,
website ergonomics, and dentally related public opinion. Worked on focus
groups for various companies such as Sirona, Adec, MetLife Ins., Oral-B/Braun, and
other related corporations.
Development Consultant - DenMat. Contributed to the concept of integrating
digital photography as a standard attachment in the clinical use of the VELscope
Vx ™ - for ease of recording potential pre-malignant and cancerous lesions.
2009-Present
The TASA Group; Technical Advisory Services, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Position: Independent Dental Expert/Technical Report Writer.
Experience: Advisor and Consultant for Disability Insurance Companies.
1994-Present
Further Consulting Experience, Various Locations, USA
Position: Dental Consultant and Independent Medical Examiner in Dentistry.
Experience: IME Reports, Criminal and Civil Cases (Plaintiff-Defense), Brooklyn
Criminal Count, New York, and West Virginia Judicial Protocol in particular.
Extensive List of Clients and Samples
Of Actual Consulting / IME Reports
Available Upon Request.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1982-1985
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Position: Dental Materials/Basic Science Research Assistant, Level I & II
Experience: Researcher under William J. O’Brien, Ph.D. (Director, Dental Materials
Surface Laboratory). Studied Chromatography, Surface Contact Angle Analysis,
Frequency Light Shift in Dye Fluorescence of Dental Decay, the Behavior of Blue
Light in Tooth Structure, and Hologram Diagnostics.
Also served as Photographer and Co-author (et. al.) of a study on the Diagnostic
Trans-Illumination of Teeth; as an Alternative to Traditional Dental X-Rays. Paper
was Published in “The Journal of the American Dental Association.”
1985-1986
Marquette University, College of Arts & Sciences, Milwaukee, WI
Psychology and Social Sciences Research Laboratory
Position: Student Lab Assistant under Donald Czech, Ph.D. of the Psychology
Department – Section of Experimental Methods and Statistics.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Lab Fabricator: Constructed experimental testing systems & equipment.
Apprentice Researcher – In the development of methodology for the study of
“The Auditory Response in Hypophosphatemic Mice.”
PUBLICATIONS
“The Application of Blue Polymer Curing Lights for Diagnostic Transillumination.”
(J Am Dent Assoc. 1983 Jun;106(6):839-42) O’Brien W, J, Yee, W J Yee, et. al.
Co-Authored: Research paper published in “Journal of the American Dental
Association “(JADA) on diagnostic trans-illumination of teeth as an alternative to
dental X-rays. Research later evolved into actual Diagnostic clinical use.
“The Dental Expert Witness,” Non-Profit AAODLC.Org, New York, NY
Journal of the American Association of Dental Legal Consultants
(J Am Assoc. Dent Legal Consul. 2009 Jan; (Winter Edition))
Position: Senior Editor and Contributor
A professional on-line journal for members of AAODLC.org.
The Journal is dedicated to Dental Legal Consultants for the purposes of
professional development with ethical and unbiased service to the Judicial
System. Journal includes Legal Consultant News Reports, Surveys, Articles,
Reference Tables, Professional Protocol, Case Reviews and Research Studies.
“Dental Materials and their Selection”, 4th Edition, Hanover Park, IL
Editor O’Brien, W.J., Copyright 2008 Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc.
Case Presentation Photo Credit: Page 227, fig. 15-26, Title: “Ceramic Veneers”
Aesthetic Porcelain Facial Laminate was selected for use in student text book to
illustrate porcelain’s ability for natural appearance through the use of Incisal
translucency and the application of ideal crown form.
“Management & Avoidance: Risk and Liabilities of Dental Practice”,
“Inside Dentistry” Published by AEGIS Communication, Newton, PA
(2012 March; Vol 8, Issue 3; by Allison DiMatteo, BA, MPS, et. al.)
Consulted and Quoted: As a Dental Legal Consultant on developing Defensive
Malpractice protocols and understanding Dental Legal issues for clinicians.
Provided interviews and advice on preventive measures to Reduce Malpractice
Risk based upon actual previous legal consulting cases.
Article contribution emphasized Professional ethics among Dentists, proper
Informed Consent in common English terms, developing Standard Office
Procedures, and encouraging Dentists to confront the reality of potential
Litigation; rather than hiding from it.
ASSOCIATIONS
2007-Present
American Association of Dental Legal Consultants (AAODLC.Org)
New York, New York
Position: President and Founder of AAODLC.Org, Inc.
A Non-Profit Professional, Educational, and Honorary Organization.
Formed to promote professional conduct in Dental Legal Consulting, provide
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ASSOCIATIONS (Continued)
Educational Support to members, to provide a Dental Legal Consultant
Certification Program to reduce the potential for rogue opinions not based on
Science or practical Standards of Care , to promote high Standards of Service
through unbiased peer review, and to encourage Ethical review within the
Professional.
Also member of:
American Dental Education Association, The American Dental Association (ADA),
New York County Dental Society, Maine Dental Association, Memorial SloanKettering Alumni Association, Alumni Association of the L.D. Pankey Institute, The
American Academy of Oral Medicine , the National Association of Disability
Examiners (NADE), The Greater Portland Chamber (of Commerce), and the
Academy of Laser Dentistry.
LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS, SKILLS & HONORS
Certified North East Regional Boards (N.E.R.B.) in General Practice Dentistry.
Licensed and Registered to Practice Dentistry by
The New York State Department of Education (NYS #045172), and by
The State of Maine, Board of Dental Examiners (ME #4102).
Certified in Healthcare Provider CPR and AED, by the American Heart Association.
Registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) In New York and Maine.
Certified to practice Dental Enteral Conscious Sedation with Nitrous Oxide
(“Laughing Gas”) and Anxiety Reduction with oral medications. Registered
provider of Dental Conscious Sedation with the New York State Department of
Education. RegistrationCertificate #000532.
Appointed in 2008 as Independent Examining Panel Member in Dentistry by StarMed, Mt. Vernon, NY.
Certified in Dental Oncology by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Served as City Harvest Auction Fund Raising Supervisor and Nominated as 1994
Committee Chairman for the “Youth Committee,” New York, NY
Awarded Lions Club Recognition Plaque (1998) by the New York City Hall –
Chapter for fund raising efforts to save Downtown New York (Beekman) Hospital
from permanent closure, New York, NY.
PERSONAL REFERENCES
William J. O’Brien, Ph.D., Professor of Dental Materials (retired), University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Sami Hashim, M.D., Clinical Professor, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York.
William J. Stachnik, Ph.D., Physicist, Consultant to the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research, Wash., D.C.
Frances V. Moulder, Ph.D., Professor of Urban Sociology, University of Connecticut, Storrs – Main Campus
Further Reference Contact Information
Is provided upon request.
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