Nicole Howell, RDH, BSDH
Nicole Howell, MSHS, BSDH, began her career as a dental assistant in 2003
and continued working in the dental field until she received her Associate
Degree and dental hygiene license from Trident Technical College in 2014.
Although she focuses her efforts primarily on clinical supervision and part-time
patient care, her true calling lies with public outreach, teaching, and motivating
others to push past personal barriers and achieve their goals, both big and small.
Feel free to connect with Nicole at www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-howell-rdh-
bsdh-a29302150
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