OBI Foundation
3990 Cherry Avenue NE
Suite 100
Keizer, Oregon 97303
Office Hours:
8:00am to 5:00pm
Pacific Time
Ph: 800-438-6441
or 503-316-1366
F: 503-371-3432
OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry Our mission is to promote the biologic, physiologic, and sytemic benefits of Bioesthetic Dentistry worldwide through education, research, and service to the dental profession and the public. |
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Early History -- The Lee Institute Bioesthetic Dentistry was founded in the clinical research and practice of Robert L. Lee, D.D.S., culminating from his concept of biologic occlusion. He originated the word bioesthetic and defined it as: “Bioesthetics is the study or theory of the beauty of living things in their natural forms and functions.” |
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| Dr. Lee graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 1959. He also held a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Bacteriology and Public Health. Dr. Lee held memberships in many professional societies, to name a few: O.K.U., American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, International Academy of Gnathology, and American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. |  Robert L. Lee, DDS |
He was also a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and was an Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. and Mrs. Lee founded the Lee Institute for Oral Bioesthetics and Functions, and helped Dr. Charles Wold with the formation of Orognathic Bioesthetics, Inc., the Institute for Comprehensive Oral Diagnosis and Rehabilitation. OBI remains the exclusive source for teaching the clinical applications of Bioesthetic Dentistry. The Lee Institute will continue as a library and repository of educational material and articles on Bioesthetic Dentistry, with emphasis on Dr. Lee's research and teachings. Orognathic Bioesthetics Dr. and Mrs. Lee encouraged Charles R. Wold, DMD to form a new institute, sanctioned by Dr. Lee, to be the exclusive source for teaching the clinical applications of Bioesthetic Dentistry. In 1994, Dr. Wold founded Orognathic Bioesthetics, Inc.. After Dr. Lee's death, Mrs. Lee gave OBI access to Dr. Lee's archives, writings, and publications. |
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Dr. Wold defined Orognathic Bioesthetics as: “a process that accepts biologic form as the basis for comprehensive functional diagnosis and rehabilitation of the stomatognathic system.” A faculty of experienced dentists and lab technicians was formed, primarily with Lee Institute graduates. |
 Charles R. Wold, DMD |
