Dr. Nicole M. Jane was born and raised in Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Iowa in 1993. In 1998, Dr. Jane received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from the University of Michigan, graduating in the top 5 percent of her dental school class.

In the three years following dental school, Dr. Jane spent time in the U.S. Navy as a general dentist. Her first year was spent in

Norfolk, Va., where she treated sailors in a clinic while she received training in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program. The following two years were spent aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), where Dr. Jane was the ship’s Dental Officer. While in the Navy, Dr. Jane traveled throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Western Africa and the Mediterranean. Dr. Jane was responsible for the treatment of 3,000 military personnel, U.S. embassy personnel and their families and non-government aid workers. Dr. Jane was also responsible for dental care during Humanitarian Assistance operations in host nations. She achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander prior to the completion of her military service.

In 2001, Dr. Jane began her orthodontic studies at the University of Michigan. As part of her residency, she was involved in the treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate and patients requiring orthognathic surgery. She received a Master of Science degree in 2004 for certification in Orthodontia and truly enjoys creating beautiful smiles.

Dr. Jane and her husband, Kevin, enjoy time with their family and traveling. She also enjoys gymnastics, skiing, exercising and Big Ten sports.