“Please Doc, Not Another Crown! Modern Full-Coverage Alternatives” with Lauren Yasuda Rainey, DDS

1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126

Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and completed a General Practice Residency at Tufts University, where she was introduced to surgical microscopes for restorative care, a tool she still uses today. She has taught at the Dugoni School in both the Reconstructive Dental Sciences and Dental Practice departments, covering topics such as teledentistry, restorative techniques, and local anesthesia. Dr. Rainey teaches direct composite techniques, including black triangle closures and crown alternatives, to dentists in the U.S. and Canada through hands-on and virtual programs. In 2016, she transformed a PPO-based practice into a digital, fee-for-service boutique practice in Berkeley, California. She serves on the Dugoni Alumni Association board, speaks for Catapult Education, and is active in organizations like Girl Scouts and Mommy Dentists in Business. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, mentoring, and baking.