Nicole M. Baker

Nicole M. Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry. She holds positions in the West Division Dental Hygiene Program and oversees multiple clinical and theoretical courses. Her research focuses on developing educational e-modules to enhance dental hygiene training.

• Education: MHPTT from UNMC College of Allied Health Professions; BS in Dental Hygiene from UNMC College of Dentistry.

Teaching spans clinical instruction and guest lectures across courses like Junior Clinic I, Radiographic Techniques Lab, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, and Professional Perspectives. She also coordinates the FORUM program with DH3 students.

Baker actively participates in professional organizations including the Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association (HYPAC Chair), American Dental Hygiene Association, and American Dental Education Association.