Dr. Yuko Torigoe

Born and raised in Okayama, Japan, Dr. Yuko moved to Pasadena, TX when she was sponsored by the Pasadena Rotary Club as a high school exchange student. She decided to continue her education in the U.S. and subsequently attended Texas A&M University where she earned her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. After living in Texas for six years, Dr. Yuko decided to attend Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Becoming a dentist was a dream of hers since she was six years old when she had an unforgettable experience at her dentist who inspired her to become a dentist just like him. Immediately after she graduated from dental school in 2001, she was recruited by one of the most respected professors at Boston University to become a full-time associate dentist at Chestnut Hill Dental where she built her foundation as a caring and compassionate dentist for more than thirteen years.

In 2014, Dr. Yuko and her husband moved to Chicago for a year. In Chicago, she met  Dr. Janet Stopka, who taught her about the dangers of mercury use in dentistry and also introduced her to the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). After learning how she could offer her patients a safer approach through biologic and holistic dentistry, Dr. Yuko became a member of IAOMT. Dr. Yuko worked alongside Dr. Stopka for one year and this work led Dr. Yuko to become an active and Accredited Member of IAOMT. She is not only an IAOMT board member, she is also on several committees including the International Committee, the Education Committee, the Dental School Committee, and the Disciplinary Committee. Dr. Yuko is one of two accredited IAOMT members in the Boston area (Dr. Mayr is the other one). In addition, her strong desire to practice biomimetic dentistry has lead her to be trained under her mentors like Dr. David Alleman, Dr. Matt Nejad, Dr. Simone Deliperi and Dr. Pascal Magne. Dr. Yuko truly enjoys preserving as much nature as possible in dentistry which has been the most rewarding part of the biomimetic dentistry.

When she's not caring  for her patients, Dr. Yuko embraces trail running, mountain biking, yoga, meditation, cooking, cycling, hiking and long walks around the city. She has also completed many marathon races including the Honolulu Marathon (2009) and the Boston Marathon (2021).

Professional Experience

• Former Clinical Instructor at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine – 2015-2019
• Onsite Dental Care (mobile dental service to assisted living communities), – 2015-2016
• Dr. James Schulte, Associate Dentist – 2014-2015
• Chestnut Hill Dental, Full-time Associate Dentist – 2001-2014

Professional Affiliations and Additional Experience:

• Member of Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry
• Biomimetic Dentist: Levels I, II and III trained
• Member of Biomimetic Mastermind Group
• Accredited Member of IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology)
• S.M.A.R.T. Certified (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
• Board Certified in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine (I.B.D.M.) through the American Board of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry
• Board Certified Naturopathic Physician (N.M.D.) through the American Naturopathic Medical Association
• Certified Biological Dentist through IABDM
• Member of IABDM (International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine)
• Volunteered at CommunityHealth (a leader in comprehensive care for low-income, uninsured adults)
• Completed Live Implant Course
• Certified Invisalign® Provider since 2007
• Associate Fellowship from World Clinical Laser Institute
• Certified Yoga Teacher

Education

• Graduate of the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry, June 2021
• Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA – Doctor of Dental Medicine, May 2001, Cum Laude
• American Academy of Periodontology Award, 2001
• Texas A&M University, College Station, TX – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, May 1997