Our Team
Meet The Team
At Burnsville Family Dental, we pride ourselves on the warm and welcoming atmosphere that our office provides. Our primary concern is ensuring that our patients have positive experiences that include the highest degrees of professionalism and personalism. We are conveniently located 2 miles west of Burnsville Center Mall.
Ignatius Lee, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Lee received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) degree from the University of Minnesota in 1984–the same university where he had earlier earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biochemistry in 1978, and where he also went on to earn his Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Operative Dentistry in 1987. He is currently an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA).
In addition to practicing dentistry at Burnsville Family Dental, Dr. Lee has been a full-time faculty member at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry since 1988. He takes pride in the role he plays, helping to educate, support, and mold tomorrow’s dentists into skilled, moral, and responsible professionals.
Dr. Lee has had decades of experience in the dental field, and throughout his career, has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care possible. In order to maintain this high level of commitment to excellence, Dr. Lee continues to expand his dental repertoire, enabling him to keep up with the newest evidence-based techniques and
Dr. Stephanie Lee and Dr. Melissa Lee
Dr. Stephanie Lee and Dr. Melissa Lee are dedicated dental professionals with a passion for serving their community and providing compassionate care. Both sisters earned their undergraduate degrees at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a double major in Microbiology and Genetic, Cell Biology, and Development and a minor in Sociology. They then pursued their shared interest dentistry, graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2012.
Their commitment to community service started in high school and lasted throughout college as they regularly volunteered at the Hennepin County Library in Plymouth, MN and North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. In addition, they periodically volunteered over the years with organizations including Feed My Starving Children and Second Harvest Heartland.
Upon graduation from dental school, driven by a desire to serve underserved communities, they pursued an opportunity to work at and help expand Caring Hands Dental Clinic, a community clinic in Alexandria, MN. Through the Caring Hands outreach program, they have served various rural communities in greater Minnesota diligently for over a decade and have established themselves as trusted members of the dental community.
Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Melissa continue their service and contributions to underserved populations by dedicating their time and support to initiatives like TeamSmile and Hope Dental Clinic (previously the dental clinic at Union Gospel Mission in St. Paul, MN).
Their philosophy is centered on patient education and delivering high-quality care with empathy and understanding. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Melissa prioritize building strong relationships with their patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their dental journey. They believe that informed patients make empowered decisions about their oral health. The doctors strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment where patients can receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Outside the dental office, the sisters enjoy spending quality time with their family and staying active through various forms of exercise. In addition, they enjoy the mental challenge of jigsaw puzzles and the excitement of escape rooms. They are also avid supporters of Minnesota sports teams, especially the Vikings, Timberwolves, and Twins.
Glory Ackland
Glory is our office manager/dental assistant. She has been with our office since 1991. Glory graduated in 1984 with an associate degree in dental assisting from 916 Vo-Tech. She lives in Farmington, MN.
