Dr. Nicole Yates grew up in Columbus, GA. She received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Georgia State University and her dental degree from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Dr. Yates began her dental career in the United States Navy. She completed a General Practice Residency at a Naval Hospital in Virginia and then finished her Naval career in Newport, Rhode Island.

 The Yates family settled in southeast Georgia in 2017 as a family of four.  Nicole, Steven, Warren, and Holden recently welcomed baby Bridger to the family in March of 2026.  Nicole and Steven stay busy with Warren being an active Scout and fuel Holden’s passion for hockey by travelling with the Junior Ghost Pirates – all while caring for their infant son!

 Dr. Yates brings valuable experience to Richmond Hill and surrounding communities.  She completed implant training with the Zimmer Biomet Institute as well as a surgical continuum with the Resnik Implant Institute. She obtained cosmetic and dermal filler certifications from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.  Dr. Yates is passionate about comprehensive dental treatment.  Her approach incorporates surgical, restorative, cosmetic and functional aspects of dentistry.

 Dr. Yates and her team at Belfast River Dental look forward to providing a reliable, compassionate, and comfortable dental home for you and your family.