Dr. Yuko Torigoe, DMD, NMD, IBDM, AIAOMT
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 three accredited IAOMT members in the Boston area (Dr. Mayr and Dr. Patel are the two others). 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:
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)
Member of Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry
Biomimetic Dentist: Levels I, II and III trained
Member of Biomimetic Mastermind Group
Member of SPEAR Study Club
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
Former Certified CrossFit Level One Trainer
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 LaudeAmerican Academy of Periodontology Award, 2001
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, May 1997