Nicki graduated from Cardiff University in 2008. She subsequently completed a year of vocation training as part of the Bedfordshire VT scheme, followed by a year as a maxillofacial Senior House Officer at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridgeshire. After six years in General Practice in South London, and a period of maternity leave with newborn twins, Nicki joined Community Dental Services CIC. Nine years later, Nicki is now a Senior Dental Officer and lead for CDS-CIC Bedfordshire domiciliary services. Nicki is currently studying for a PGCert in Special Care Dentistry at the Eastman and UCLH.