Dr. Nichols has been a resident of the Inland Empire since 1973.  He graduated from Yucaipa High School, where he met the young lady that would eventually become his wife.  Dr. Nichols and his “High School Sweetheart”, Cheralyn were married in 1987, and now have three wonderful children, Jordyn, Janelle, and Tyler.  Dr. Nichols played collegiate baseball at Mt. San Jacinto Junior College, before transferring to Fresno State University to complete his Bachelors Degree in Biology/Zoology.  He then attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1993.  Dr. Nichols was the first-ever resident accepted to Loma Linda University’s new Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry.  After becoming a Certified Pediatric Dental Specialist, Dr. Nichols opened his practice in Redlands, California in 1995. 

Dr. Nichols is very active in his church, community, and profession.  He and his wife volunteer in children’s ministries and Bible studies, he coaches his son’s baseball team and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Redlands Christian School.  Dr. Nichols is also a very active member and involved in leadership in many professional organizations, including Tri-County Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Dental Association, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  Dr. Nichols is also a part-time faculty member at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Nichols enjoys spending time with his wife and children, going to Angels baseball games, cooking for his friends (wants to go to chef school), and playing golf, when he can.

Dr. Rick Nichols
Pediatric Dentist Redlands, CA