Dentistry for me, it checks a lot of boxes. I love working with people. You love helping people out. It gave me the opportunity to be in front of Elizabethtown. You know, you could dictate where you worked. So being able to come back home to my hometown, treat your family and friends, work with your hands, it can be challenging mentally. And, you know, you’re solving problems. So it just, it accomplished a lot of things. The most rewarding part is, you know, helping people, I think when they come in with problems, being able to give them a solution, whether that’s, you know, a toothache or a smile they don’t like, whatever the case may be. You know, we’re not doing brain surgery or heart surgery, but I feel like dental health and people’s perception of their smile is a pretty important factor in their life. So being able to get them the results they want. So I grew up here, went to St. James, Central Hardin. I got my mechanical engineering degree from Kentucky. So I didn’t think that’d be as applicable as it is, but all the, you know, finite stresses and the workloads and what’s going to work, what’s not going to work, even though there’s a lot more usefulness in dentistry than I anticipated. The goal was always to go to dentistry, though. As far as education goes on top of that, so dental school is what it is and you get out. And it’s, you know, about 2% of 100% of information that’s out there. So I think we’re required to do 20-year hours or something of continuing education every year and I’ll do several hundred. And implants, orthodontics, root canals, pain management, whatever the case may be, a lot of times it’s, you know, you don’t get bored, but you get to a place where you feel…things that used to take you an hour to do now take you 20 minutes and then you always want a little bit of a challenge in your daily routines, and be able to help your patients more. Contact Us Blog Lakewood270-491-3768 Proctor Family502-348-2589 Lincoln Trail270-200-6225 Osbourne Family502-348-6404 Shepherdsville502-543-3054 Radcliff270-352-5566 Harvey and Nichols Family Dentistry About Locations Our Services TestimonialsPatient Resources Dr. Chris NicholsRead Transcript Dr. Chris Nichols DMD Home » About Us » Dr. Chris Nichols Dr. Chris Nichols Makes Patient Relationships a Priority Dr. Chris grew up in Elizabethtown and is happy to be serving the community that helped shape him into the person he is today. He graduated from St. James Middle School and from Central Hardin High School. He then completed a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky. After his undergraduate studies, he was accepted into the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. Dr. Chris has been part of the team at Harvey and Nichols Family Dentistry since 2017. He takes pride in providing the best dental care possible to all of our patients. Dr. Chris understands that dental care is about much more than teeth, which is why he strives to get to know everyone who visits us. By doing so, he can better understand their smile goals and any concerns they may have about dental care. Dr. Chris is an active member of both the American Dental Association and the Kentucky Dental Association. When he isn’t at work, Dr. Chris enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Autumn, have three children — Jaxson, Riley, and Kruz. Read Why Our Patients Love Us Visit Harvey and Nichols Family Dentistry We can see you as soon as tomorrow! 270-491-3768Lakewood 502-348-2589Proctor Family 270-200-6225Lincoln Trail 502-348-6404Osbourne Family 502-543-3054Shepherdsville 270-352-5566Radcliff Harvey and Nichols Family Dentistry Our Locations Lakewood 270-491-3768 Proctor Family 502-348-2589 Lincoln Trail 270-200-6225 Osbourne Family 502-348-6404 Shepherdsville 502-543-3054 Radcliff 270-352-5566 Latest Blog Articles Schedule Your Child’s Dental Checkup Before School! Straighten Your Teeth Without Orthodontic Options Is Your Favorite Cold Beverage Harming Your Smile? Explore Our Services General Dentistry Cleanings and Exams Mouthguards Family Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Dental Veneers HomeAbout UsPatient TestimonialsBlogContact Us © 2025 Harvey and Nichols Family Dentistry|Privacy & ADA Accessibility Guide|Sitemap *Results May Vary By Individuals