Comprehensive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry guided by advanced education, thoughtful diagnosis and a commitment to long-term health.
It is about making the right decisions.
Dr. Boren approaches dentistry comprehensively—considering the teeth, gums, bite, function, esthetics and long-term health of each patient before recommending treatment.
That philosophy allows her to treat straightforward dental needs while also helping patients navigate more complicated decisions involving worn teeth, failing restorations, bite problems, implants, cosmetic concerns and comprehensive reconstruction.
Dr. Boren has spent her career pursuing a deeper understanding of comprehensive dentistry.
Her advanced education extends well beyond the requirements of general practice, with a focus on restorative, cosmetic, functional and evidence-based dentistry.
She completed the curriculum at the Kois Center in Seattle and now returns as a mentor, helping other dentists deepen their understanding of diagnosis, risk assessment and comprehensive treatment planning.
That role keeps her immersed in an environment where challenging cases, current evidence and sophisticated treatment decisions are constantly being discussed—alongside dentists who travel from across the United States and around the world to study at the Center.
For Dr. Boren's patients, the benefit is simple: their dentist continues to study dentistry at a very high level.
The Kois Center in Seattle is an internationally respected destination for advanced postgraduate dental education. Dr. Boren completed its curriculum and now serves as a mentor to dentists who come from around the world to study comprehensive care.
Advanced diagnosis · Risk assessment · Treatment planningFellowship reflects a commitment to continuing education far beyond dental school and the minimum requirements of clinical practice.
Education beyond the minimumDr. Boren has been a long-standing member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an organization devoted to advancing the art and science of cosmetic and restorative care.
Natural esthetics · Restorative excellenceMany dental problems are symptoms of something larger.
A broken tooth may result from an unstable bite. Worn teeth may signal years of excessive forces. Cosmetic concerns may involve proportions, tooth position, gum health or function—not simply tooth color.
The Kois approach encourages dentists to assess multiple areas of risk before beginning treatment.
Preventive care, comprehensive examinations, restorative dentistry and a long-term view of your dental health.
Evaluation of worn teeth, fractured teeth, bite concerns, failing restorations and complex restorative needs.
Cosmetic consultations, bonding, porcelain restorations, whitening and thoughtful smile design.
Second opinions, comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning and careful sequencing of complex care.
Start with a conversation. Complex dentistry does not have to begin with treatment. It begins with understanding the problem.
Your insurance company should help pay for your dentistry. It should NOT decide your dentistry.
Dr. Boren is an out-of-network provider with all dental insurance plans. That is a deliberate choice.
Dental insurance can be a valuable benefit, and many patients are understandably accustomed to choosing providers within their network. But insurance coverage and comprehensive dental care are not always the same thing.
Dr. Boren has chosen to practice independently so insurance agreements do not determine the amount of time she spends with a patient, the materials she selects, the way treatment is sequenced, or the recommendations she makes.
Her responsibility is to the patient in front of her.
Most dental plans still provide some level of reimbursement for out-of-network care, although benefits vary by plan. Our team can help patients understand how to maximize their dental benefits.
Advanced dentistry should not automatically mean more dentistry.
It means having the knowledge to recognize risk, understand options and choose treatment appropriately.
Sometimes that means comprehensive reconstruction. Sometimes it means repairing a single tooth. And sometimes the best decision is simply to monitor something.
The sophistication is in knowing the difference.
Whether you are looking for a new dentist, considering cosmetic dentistry, facing a complicated treatment plan or simply want another opinion, Dr. Boren would be happy to meet you.