Keith Nicholson DDS
Summary Statement:
Dr. Keith Nicholson, a clinical orthodontist and executive practice leader with expertise in scaling and acquiring dental-related businesses. Broad cross-functional business experience, including strategy, operations, finance, human resources, and others. Forges and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external firm constituencies at all levels. Engaged and sought-after orthodontic faculty member and business consultant for startups. Recognized for mentoring staff, students, and peers.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, from Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 2004
Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology, Orthodontic Residency Certificate, from University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2011
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate (1-year internship), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Honors with Distinction, from University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 2024
Work Experience:
Part-time faculty at Orthodontic Residency Program, Louisville, KY, Aug.2014 – Apr.2022
Orthodontic Consultant at Orthobrain, Richfield, OH, May 2021 – Present
Orthodontist at Rich Family Orthodontics, Philadelphia PA, Mar. 2023 – Present
Profession/ Relevant Skills:
Orthodontist, Co-Owner (50-50 Partnership) at Nicholson and Becht Orthodontics, Louisville, KY, Southern IN
Southern Indiana Dental Association
Dental Research, First Author, Mentor (2009 – 2022)