Ashley R Welsch, DDS
General Dentist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Richland
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1426 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352
Dr. Welsch’s Biography
Dr. Welsch spends time getting to know her patients’ needs and continually strives to improve her knowledge, speed, and clinical skills. She recognizes the significance of patient-centered care and the value of tailoring treatment plans to every individual. She’s eager to contribute to Willamette Dental’s commitment to exceptional dental care and looks forward to making a positive impact on the community.
Dr. Welsch’s interest in dentistry began in childhood when she became intrigued by why teeth got loose and developed cavities. As she grew older, she constantly asked questions about dentistry and sought a deeper understanding of oral health. This initial feeling of curiosity transformed into a profound passion for patient education.
On the weekend, Dr. Welsch can be found at the park with her kids. She loves taking long walks and talking with her family.
Education
- Dental School – University of Washington School of Dentistry
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
Languages Spoken
- English
Patient Experience Survey Results
Our patient rating scores represent an average of all responses from actual Willamette Dental patients randomly surveyed by nationally-recognized patient experience firm, NRC Health.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our NRC Health Patient Experience Survey. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Nov 29, 2025
Was a pleasant experience
Nov 16, 2025
Dr. Welsh is the best dentist I have ever had the pleasure of going too.
Nov 10, 2025
Rude
Nov 9, 2025
I was not happy with my experience at Willamette Dental.
Nov 8, 2025
I hope the cap goes good in a month
Nov 6, 2025
My hygienist was through and gentle which is a must for me.
Nov 3, 2025
I really like the report card.
Nov 1, 2025
Good work.
Oct 28, 2025
Great Ladies
Oct 24, 2025
This time around was much better. Bed side manner was great!
Oct 24, 2025
Just the kindest dentist, Dr. Welsch was very responsive and positive.
Oct 18, 2025
The service and personnel were excellent.
Oct 17, 2025
My dental hygienist was the best hygienist that I've ever had. She was thorough and my teeth felt so clean and fresh after she was through with them. Thank you very much for a wonderful experience.
Oct 12, 2025
The staff made the experience better. They explained the process and answered all my questions. The only issue is scheduling. I usually have to wait a month or two before I can even be seen by my provider. I think it's to long and it makes me want to look elsewhere.
Oct 5, 2025
I love Dr. Welsch and her asst. Very nice and open for questions.
Oct 3, 2025
Dr . Welsch and team are excellent. They've only seen her twice because she's 3, but both appointments with my daughter have been great. They try really hard to have a good experience for a 3 year old that doesn't trust anyone except her family.
Sep 20, 2025
Overall all good with Dentist and hygienist's
Sep 11, 2025
Wonderful team
Sep 11, 2025
My tooth pain was gone immediately after treatment.
Aug 31, 2025
My extractions went very well. No pain and the team was very professional.
Aug 10, 2025
Everyone was friendly and attentive to me.
Aug 7, 2025
I wasn't able to schedule needed future appointments at the time of my visit. No appointments available in the next 3 months with the current provider and the new provider didn't open their schedule yet.
Jul 29, 2025
Doctor, hygienist and assistant very professional, friendly and courteous.
Jul 28, 2025
They were professional. They had very nice, charming personalities. Everybody there was just great. So I really, the experience was awesome. Thank you.
Jul 28, 2025
It was very enjoyable and everyone was a joy to talk to.
Jul 26, 2025
They are all kind, and welcoming. I've been there so much this year, they call me by name when I walk in. The work done is always the best. They care about my pain levels and listen. I'm never sorry when I have an appointment. ?
Jul 25, 2025
It was great, dental hygienist and person who took my X-ray were amazing
Jul 20, 2025
Dr Welsch and her team are incredible. 10/10 would recommend.
Jul 23, 2025
Great doctor
Jul 17, 2025
Excellent customer service from the entire staff, especially Ashley. Thank you for putting customer service back into Healthcare
Jul 14, 2025
Dr Welsch was wonderful- very smooth and efficient
Jul 13, 2025
Nothing more, everything was perfect.
Jul 5, 2025
The office and dentists are always very kind and deal with my anxieties well.
Jun 30, 2025
The dental hygienist that cleaned my teeth did an amazing job. Same with my new dentist.
Jun 30, 2025
Supper friendly people
Jun 27, 2025
Great communication with me. Excellent bedside.
Jun 16, 2025
It is hard to get a appointment. You need to add more dentists
Jun 11, 2025
We are concerned about a long term team of dentists becoming so difficult to locate. We enjoy Willamette Dental and have for several years.
Jun 8, 2025
It took over a month to get in an be seen for a broken tooth. That would have been horrible if I would have been in pain. Most dentist in the Tri-Cities would have seen me within 3 days. The amount of time appointments are out from the time you call to make one is ridiculous! One to two months out, and that's not even if you want a specific time or day of the week, that's for first available appointment.
May 30, 2025
They did a great job. They got me in and out quickly. Very courteous and helpful
May 30, 2025
Friendly, professional, cleanly and gentle. What more can you ask for!
May 30, 2025
First time in over two years I have been to dentist? Didn't get a reminder or anything in that time? Plus my dentist is gone now?
May 25, 2025
Service was great. Availability of appointments is the issue.
May 9, 2025
Aside from the assistant that dropped the curing tool on my face, it was a great visit and everyone is very kind and helpful.
May 9, 2025
Staff was professional and worked very quickly. They competed x-rays, measurements, thoroughly cleaned my teeth and had me out the door in less than 45 minutes!
May 9, 2025
Love the staff. Appreciate their patience and understanding
May 8, 2025
The staff were super friendly. Everything was done in a timely manner. I had to get to work and I appreciate that the staff was mindful of my time. The transitions from one doctor to another were great!
May 5, 2025
I felt cared about
May 5, 2025
I enjoyed the office, the people were friendly and professional and very accommodating.
May 5, 2025
Was seen by a staff that was very friendly,polite and professional. Answered all my guestions and concerns that I had. I felt very comfortable with your staff. Was given plenty of information before during and after my appointment. Looking forward to my next appointment. Thank you very much for all your help.
May 3, 2025
Excellent service. I liked it a lot.
May 3, 2025
Thank you
May 3, 2025
Always friendly and supportive.
May 2, 2025
Fantastic help
May 2, 2025
I am always welcomed with a smile and kind words from staff as a whole. Would like to thank dr Walsh and her team for always going above and beyond to help me be taken care of. I always feel like a patient and not a number they are the best.
May 2, 2025
The providers were very friendly and thorough. No complaints with any of the staff all wonderful. However it was not easy to get an appointment I was on the waiting list for a very long time
Apr 28, 2025
Very friendly and non judgmental staff, I was very comfortable at my appointment!
Apr 27, 2025
Very professional! They got me an appointment on the same day. Fixed my dental issue and sent me on my way. I love Willamette Dental and highly recommend them!
Apr 27, 2025
My hygienist was very gentle while giving me the numbing shot. Dr. Welsch filled my cavity in a timely manner and was very gentle and kind. All the staff treats us very nice and the lady who did my filling did a wonderful job. Overall, I am very pleased with our experiences we've had at Willamette dental.
Apr 21, 2025
They treated me with great professionalism.
Apr 19, 2025
Very good care in the chair. Schedule for future visits frustrating.
Apr 11, 2025
All of the staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. They listened to me and addressed my questions and/or concerns.
Apr 11, 2025
Love our dental care team!
Apr 11, 2025
Very clean and organized
Apr 7, 2025
The providers that helped fix my son's teeth after a traumatic break were absolutely wonderful!
Apr 6, 2025
Dental work was great. It took three months to book an appt for this cavity.
Apr 5, 2025
They were super friendly and super fast
Mar 31, 2025
I always have the Best experience at all of my appointments. Which makes it worth my time.
Mar 31, 2025
The staff at the Yakima office is always friendly and professional.
Mar 30, 2025
The office worked me as developed dental problem and was leaving town. Appreciate all they did for me!
Mar 29, 2025
Thank you for understanding my fear an helping me through several anxiety attacks
Mar 21, 2025
Nice job
Mar 22, 2025
Friendly staff.
Mar 20, 2025
All the staff are absolutely amazing.
Mar 20, 2025
I can honestly say that my appointments with you have always been above any other dental service I have had. All of your staff has always been very professional and polite . I have recommended your services to other people three that I know of have made a change to your service. Thank you
Mar 20, 2025
The staff was upbeat and friendly and very knowledgeable! My daughter was really thankful that they would take their mask off to talk to her so she could see their face! They explained everything to us very well! We had a wonderful experience! Thank you
Mar 15, 2025
Wish the appointments weren't so far out. Really appreciated the staff and level of care given!
Mar 14, 2025
My experience was amazing but the fact that apppoints are set months apart seems ridiculous to me
Mar 12, 2025
Nice office staff and doctors
Mar 9, 2025
Needs where meet caring
Mar 5, 2025
Very difficult to get a new patient appointment also very difficult to get a follow up appointment. Very frustrating when you have issues and concerns that need to be handled in a timely manner.
Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Welsch and Diedre answered so many questions, took excellent care of me, and made me feel important, and that what was going on they had answers for. I was so impressed.
Mar 2, 2025
I'd like to say , I'm disappointed that my follow up appointment is 10 weeks out and then at that time to be fitted for a mouth guard and wait for it to get back will my May or June
Feb 26, 2025
Very pleased with results
Feb 24, 2025
I have always been grateful for the kind and professional care I have been given
Feb 21, 2025
Very professional and courteous.
Feb 21, 2025
Very friendly and caring. Answered all my questions. Awesome visit
Feb 19, 2025
Satisfied, specially with doctor she takes time to explain exactly what's going on with my child and give me all the insures I asked,team work Satisfied, highly recommend.thank you Willamette dental
Feb 16, 2025
Dr Welsch was excellent!
Feb 12, 2025
Very helpful.
Feb 10, 2025
I understand there has been a recent change in Dentists at this location due to a retirement, and others are filling in. It would have been nice to get my filling taken care of on this visit in the past. But I understand the complexities of staffing issues. I don't think we made an appointment for my follow-up care!
Feb 9, 2025
My teeth have never felt so loved
Feb 8, 2025
I have been to 3 different Willamette dental office. This one, is by far the most professional and helpful!!
Feb 7, 2025
Dr Welsch was so helpful. 5 star service!
Feb 9, 2025
The Best is Always
Feb 7, 2025
Loved Dr. Welsch and both of her hygienists that helped that day. They were all very positive and informative.
Feb 4, 2025
They all explained my treatment needs and had my best interests at the forefront.
Feb 3, 2025
They will provide you in what's going on with your teeth & very professional.
Jan 31, 2025
Very friendly and welcoming staff, my kids felt listened to and taken care of. I appreciate the attention and recommendations.
Jan 31, 2025
Everyone was great. Very friendly and professional. However I felt the hygienist was a little heavy handed, a tad rough when checking the depth of my teeth pockets. But she was also very nice and professional. Other than the fact that an appointment has to be booked too far out, I like your practice. Thank you.
Jan 25, 2025
They were and had many clients in the office, They were still able to see me promptly
Jan 23, 2025
It was good for first time the person that comes and gets you in the waiting room needs to be more talkative
Jan 20, 2025
Very professional!
Jan 4, 2025
Everyone I interacted with were amazing, knowledgeable and friendly.
Jan 2, 2025
Love this office.
Jan 15, 2025
Dr Welsch and Christian did the exam/cleaning and they couldn't have been more wonderful. I get intense anxiety when I go to the dentist and they were both so incredibly kind and patient. It can be so hard dealing with the anxious feelings but they made it a lot easier to calm down. I am very grateful for their professional but sympathetic approach and hope they know how much I appreciate them both. They are both phenomenal and I would recommend anyone see them. Thank you so much and please let them know how great they are.
Dec 27, 2024
The lady who cleaned my teeth, Maranda was amazing! She was thorough and gentle. The helper, Bethany I think was her name, was very gentle with the X-rays, I have a small mouth. I really loved how the dentist sings to you with her beautiful voice, helps you relax. The interaction between Dr. Welsch and Maranda was so fun and inviting, you can tell the team really likes working together. Just a great visit all around.
Dec 19, 2024
Hello, I wanted to know which tooth needed to be taken care of next and she provided it very succinctly. Thank you very much.
Dec 19, 2024
The receptionist was great. The dentist was, she had a very good touch, a very soft, gentle touch, and was very personable, was treated with respect. It was the best dental appointment I've had there. It was very good.
Dec 18, 2024
I had a unique situation. I was due to get impressions done for partial dentures. When I first received the partial dentures, it didn't fit me well. The doctor and staff were trying their best to get the work done, but the partial denture was too bulky. The partial denture was sent to the lab for the second time. It came back and I felt really bulky, my tongue wasn't sure where to sit, and my speech was slightly altered. I was surprised and sad when I was told that the partial denture wasn't designed for chewing function. I guess, it might take time to adjust myself and get used to partial dentures. The doctor and their staff were trying to find solution for my situation. They were professional and attentive to my needs.
Dec 15, 2024
Miranda was fantastic, she did a great job and was so fun! It was my first time seeing Dr Welsh and she was very kind and thorough. They seem to work well together and it shows. The assistants Kayla, Deedra, Jorge and Beth were incredible as well. The check out process was smooth and Cindy made everything seamless! It was a great visit!