Laura Nicholson
Summary
Seasoned hygienist with 30 years in profession, including a decade in practice management. Specific training in case presentation and acceptance, contributing to increased practice productivity and patient satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with busy dentists, anticipating patient care needs, and providing education on treatment options. Compassionately served the underprivileged with extensive periodontal needs in a non-profit capacity. Looking to settle into a pleasant work environment, serving with co-workers who care for each other and our patients, like family.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southwind Dental Center
Germantown, Tennessee
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed iTero scans on new patients for educational and orthodontic purposes
- Familiar with management of Invisalign Clear Aligner Therapy
- Collaborated with dentist to monitor Invisalign progress, replace attachments, deliver sequenced trays and educate about therapy protocol during prophy appointments
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karis Community Health Non-Profit
Cleveland , Tennessee
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Creatively treated and educated indigent patients with communication, mental, physical and addiction challenges (Human Trafficking survivors)
- Adequately communicated with predominantly Spanish speaking patient base
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Independent Contract Hygiene
11.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Davidson Dental Center
Athens, TN
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Successfully increased production 30% by Perio program restructure and product/service sales
Full-Time Caregiver
Household Operations
Cleveland , Tennessee
08.2008 - 04.2012
Registered Dental Hygienist, Office Manager
Jason D. Nicholson, DDS
Benton, TN
07.1998 - 07.2008
- Effectively managed office operations/marketing /insurance while providing patient care as part-time hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
John A. Sines, DDS
Collegedale, TN
07.1997 - 07.1998
- Basic dental hygiene duties on largely geriatric and special needs patient base
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN06.1997
Skills
- Sirona 3D Digital X-Ray
- Laser Whitening
- Visilite Cancer Screening
- Eaglesoft /Soft Dent/Dentrix
- iTero dental scanning
- Invisalign Clear Aligner Therapy
Certifications and Licenses
- Registered Dental Hygienist
- Local Anesthesia Certified
- Nitrous Administration and Monitoring Certified
- CPR (BLS and AED) American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southwind Dental Center
02.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karis Community Health Non-Profit
01.2019 - 10.2023
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Independent Contract Hygiene
11.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Davidson Dental Center
04.2012 - 04.2015
Full-Time Caregiver
Household Operations
08.2008 - 04.2012
Registered Dental Hygienist, Office Manager
Jason D. Nicholson, DDS
07.1998 - 07.2008
Registered Dental Hygienist
John A. Sines, DDS
07.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Tennessee Health Science Center