Dr Yvette Rainbow’s teaching experience and expertise encompass dental clinical practice, dental hygiene and mindfulness, with a strong focus on student well-being. She is dedicated to preparing future dental professionals for the demands of the profession by equipping them with essential clinical skills, effective stress management techniques and strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Through her teaching, she fosters resilience, self-care and professional confidence, ensuring that graduates enter the workforce not only as highly skilled clinicians but also as well-rounded professionals capable of navigating the demands of their careers with confidence and composure.

Dr Yvette Rainbow’s research interests are in teledentistry, preventative dentistry, mobile dentistry and supporting first-generation university students. She is passionate about leveraging digital innovations to enhance access to dental care and advancing proactive approaches to oral health. Additionally, she is interested in researching the unique challenges faced by first-in-family students, with a strong commitment to advocating for enhanced support systems and greater opportunities that empower these students to thrive in higher education.