Yes, it’s scary to take the plunge and get out-of-network. But you know what’s scarier? The annual insurance write-off on your P&L statement at the end of the year! Dive in and understand where that write-off number comes from, how you can reclaim those dollars as your own and why insurance dependence is holding you back from achieving your full potential as a savvy small-business owner.

•    Understand how much staying in-network is costing you and your team

•    Come away with 3 actionable steps to rejuvenate your practice

•    Learn the pros & cons of dental membership plans

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 School of Dental Medicine. At Tufts she was introduced to the use of surgical microscopes for restorative care, which she continues to use today. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Rainey began teaching at the Dugoni School of Dentistry in the Department of Reconstructive Dental Sciences and the Department of Dental Practice. There she taught both lectures and hands-on coursework in teledentistry, pre-clinical fixed and direct restorative and local anesthesia administration.

 

Dr. Rainey teaches direct composite restorative programs including black triangle closures, predictable Class II techniques and is an advocate for using composite resin for crown alternatives wherever possible. She teaches dentists in the US and Canada, both in-person and in virtual hands-on formats, oftentimes using a surgical microscope for enhanced visualization.

In 2016, Dr. Rainey purchased a paper chart, PPO-based practice, and fully transitioned to a digital fee-for-service boutique practice in Berkeley, California. She is active in giving back to her communities through her involvement in Girl Scouts, Mommy Dentists in Business. She currently sits on the board of the Alumni Association at the Dugoni School of Dentistry and is a speaker for Catapult Education's Speakers Bureau. In her free time, you can find her outdoors, mentoring young women interested in the health professions or whipping up a cake.