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Linda Kay Nichols, DMD, PA
Linda Kay Nichols, DMD, is a compassionate and highly experienced cosmetic dentist serving patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Nichols has been practicing in Albuquerque for over 40 years. She leads a practice of dental professionals who all deeply care about each patient and strive to provide a dental experience that promotes a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality, and exceptional patient care.
Dr. Nichols completed her associate’s degree in dental hygiene at The University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque in 1967 before completing her bachelor’s degree there in dental hygiene in 1975. She continued with pre-dental classes at UNM and then graduated with her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1980.
Among her professional appointments, Dr. Nichols serves as a trustee for the Albuquerque District Dental Society and has previously served as their President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Peer Review Chairperson. She also serves as a chairperson for the New Mexico Dental Association.
She is heavily involved in her community, working as a dental provider with New Mexico Dental Association’s charitable arm, Donated Dental Services, and as the lay volunteer chairperson for Mission of Mercy. Dr. Nichols is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, New Mexico Dental Association, Albuquerque District Dental Society, International College of Dentists, and the Howard Riley Raper Dental Study Group.
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Linda Kay Nichols, DMD, PA
Linda Kay Nichols, DMD, is a compassionate and highly experienced cosmetic dentist serving patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Nichols has been practicing in Albuquerque for over 40 years. She leads a practice of dental professionals who all deeply care about each patient and strive to provide a dental experience that promotes a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality, and exceptional patient care.
Dr. Nichols completed her associate’s degree in dental hygiene at The University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque in 1967 before completing her bachelor’s degree there in dental hygiene in 1975. She continued with pre-dental classes at UNM and then graduated with her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1980.
Among her professional appointments, Dr. Nichols serves as a trustee for the Albuquerque District Dental Society and has previously served as their President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Peer Review Chairperson. She also serves as a chairperson for the New Mexico Dental Association.
She is heavily involved in her community, working as a dental provider with New Mexico Dental Association’s charitable arm, Donated Dental Services, and as the lay volunteer chairperson for Mission of Mercy. Dr. Nichols is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, New Mexico Dental Association, Albuquerque District Dental Society, International College of Dentists, and the Howard Riley Raper Dental Study Group.
