Meet Dr. Lee
Meet the Dentist Committed to your Smile!
Dr. R. Capers Lee
Dr. Capers Lee lives by the philosophy that "you treat others as you want to be treated;" he is compassionate when it comes to his patient's needs, and he enjoys building strong friendships and lasting relationships with each patient.
Aside from being a dedicated doctor and devoted friend to his patients, Dr. Lee is first, and foremost, a loving husband and father to his wife and three boys. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Tilly for over 20 years, and they have three sons, Hunter (20), Banks (17), and Myles (15). Since 1986 Dr. Lee and his family have been living in the Sumter/Manning area in South Carolina. In addition to loving his wife and kids, Dr. Lee enjoys going camping, fishing, and 4-Wheeling. He also participates in coaching community baseball and football teams as well as being a spectator when he watches his sons play sports.
Dr. Lee is also heavily involved in the Sumter community and the international dental community. He has been a Sunday school teacher at Manning United Methodist Church for over 17 years and has chaired numerous church committees. Dr. Lee is a volunteer for the Healthreach program at Tuomey Hospital that helps treat the needy, and a member of the Men's Fraternity Ministry.
Internationally, Dr. Lee has participated in several foreign ministry trips with the Christian Medical and Dental Society, Christian Dental Society, Evangelism Task Force, Global Health Outreach and Dental Community Fellowship. Dr. Lee, his family, and several dental students from the Medical University of South Carolina have travelled over the years to Peru, Honduras, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East to serve as missionaries for those in need.
Dr. Lee's Professional Background
- B.S. degree from the University of South Carolina
- DMD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina
- Completed over 400 hours of continuing education
- Served on the peer review committee for the South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA)
- Member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA), and the Sumter Dental Study Club
- Dr. Lee has been practicing in Sumter since 1986
