Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime. We are caring, skilled professionals, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care. We want all our patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their dental health care, from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage.
Polly S. Nichols, DDS, MA is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Mission service was an integral part of her LLUSD experience and included providing dentistry in Malawi, Brazil, Fiji, Thailand and Mexico. During her senior year at LLUSD she was named Student of the Year and was recognized by the American Association of Women Dentists.
Dr. Houmann has been serving our patients since 2015. Prior to joining us, Dr. Houmann was in active practice for many years in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California.
During his professional career he and his family served six years in Rwanda and Malawi. Short term dental missions have included Ethiopia, Russia and Argentina. He has also been actively involved in helping the underprivileged through Convoy of Hope, prison ministry and the Oasis Dental Clinic in Brunswick, ME.
Dr. Howe graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. One of her favorite experiences in dental school was participating in an honors teaching assistantship, where she taught underclassmen in their laboratory curriculum. Dr. Howe enjoys the art and science of general dentistry, and in particular enjoys oral surgery, oral pathology, and fixed prosthodontics.
After earning her DDS, Dr. Nichols served as a clinical instructor for the restorative department at LLUSD, as well as working for the pediatric and oral surgery departments. During this time she completed her MA in Biomedical and Clinical Ethics from the Loma Linda University Graduate School. Dr. Nicholsco-authored the ethics column in the Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry for five years.
Dr. Nichols' special areas of interest includeesthetic restorative procedures and implants, includingadvanced training in mini implants for denture stabilization. Outside the office Dr. Nichols enjoys reading, cooking and making music with the rest of the family (she plays violin, piano and organ).
Dr. Nichols graduated from Atlantic Union College with a BA in biology, magna cum laude. She is married to Timothy Nichols, MBA and they have four children, Summer Rose, Timothy Ethan, Katie Grace and Emily Lorena.
Dr. Houmann enjoys working with people and doing intricate work with his hands. His focus is to teach, restore health, and build trust through gentleness, integrity and respect. His philosophy of life centers on the golden rule: treating his patients as he would want to be treated.
Born in York, ME, Dr. Howe spent six years with her family in Rwanda and Malawi before returning to Maryland. She is married to the love of her life, Dr. John Howe. They are thrilled to be back in New England, and love spending time in the outdoors with their son and Airedale, Shar.