From full-time clinician to dental hygiene program director — see how Ohio State Online supported Nicole Patel’s career advancement through flexible RDH to BS and MS programs.
Nicole Patel, MSDH, RDH is living proof that career growth in dental hygiene doesn’t have to follow a straight line. From an unexpected start in dentistry to becoming director and instructor of the dental hygiene program at Lakeland Community College, her journey highlights how advanced education can expand professional opportunities, build leadership confidence, and open doors to academic and administrative roles.
Having completed both the RDH to Bachelor of Science completion program and the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene online at The Ohio State University, Nicole credits her education with preparing her for long-term career advancement while balancing work, family and leadership responsibilities.
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