Dr. Ashley is from Fargo, North Dakota where she learned Midwest values and how to brave the elements. She grew up in a small family enjoying school work and spending time with friends. Dr. Ashley received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota. She then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and went on to receive her specialty license in Pediatric Dentistry at Boston University.
She and her husband Jeff enjoy raising their daughter Nora, local bike rides on the Luce Line Trail, live comedy shows, training their Sheepadoodle dog Freya, and attending Gopher basketball games. Dr. Ashley also takes an interest in cross-country skiing and hopes to ski the Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin one day.
Additional Training
Dr. Ashley is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Ashley had a unique opportunity to do a three month dental externship at the University of Bergen in Norway. She was immersed in a culture that strongly promotes dental decay prevention in children and is a leader in pediatric dental research. Dr. Ashley is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has done in-person training with Sprig Oral Health Technologies for preparation and placement of white crowns for children as well as training in the Solea hard tissue laser.
Practice Philosophy
Dr. Ashley displays genuine care and understands that each child is unique. She applies behavioral and educational techniques that are appropriate to every age and situation. She believes parents can be helpful in the dental setting and welcomes their presence and questions. Dr. Ashley enjoys capturing her patients’ attention through humor and storytelling, engaging them in their personal interests and giving them TLC when they need it most. She finds it exceptionally rewarding to provide top quality dental care in toddlers to teens and simultaneously develop trust and confidence during care.
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