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Ashley R Welsch, DDS

General Dentist

4.6 out of 5.0
461 Ratings, 111 Comments

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

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Patient Comments

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Nov 29, 2025

4

Was a pleasant experience

Nov 16, 2025

5

Dr. Welsh is the best dentist I have ever had the pleasure of going too.

Nov 10, 2025

1

Rude

Nov 9, 2025

3

I was not happy with my experience at Willamette Dental.

Nov 8, 2025

5

I hope the cap goes good in a month

Nov 6, 2025

5

My hygienist was through and gentle which is a must for me.

Nov 3, 2025

5

I really like the report card.

Nov 1, 2025

5

Good work.

Oct 28, 2025

5

Great Ladies

Oct 24, 2025

4

This time around was much better. Bed side manner was great!

Oct 24, 2025

5

Just the kindest dentist, Dr. Welsch was very responsive and positive.

Oct 18, 2025

5

The service and personnel were excellent.

Oct 17, 2025

5

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

5

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

5

I love Dr. Welsch and her asst. Very nice and open for questions.

Oct 3, 2025

5

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

5

Overall all good with Dentist and hygienist's

Sep 11, 2025

5

Wonderful team

Sep 11, 2025

5

My tooth pain was gone immediately after treatment.

Aug 31, 2025

5

My extractions went very well. No pain and the team was very professional.

Aug 10, 2025

5

Everyone was friendly and attentive to me.

Aug 7, 2025

5

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

5

Doctor, hygienist and assistant very professional, friendly and courteous.

Jul 28, 2025

5

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

5

It was very enjoyable and everyone was a joy to talk to.

Jul 26, 2025

5

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

5

It was great, dental hygienist and person who took my X-ray were amazing

Jul 20, 2025

5

Dr Welsch and her team are incredible. 10/10 would recommend.

Jul 23, 2025

5

Great doctor

Jul 17, 2025

5

Excellent customer service from the entire staff, especially Ashley. Thank you for putting customer service back into Healthcare

Jul 14, 2025

5

Dr Welsch was wonderful- very smooth and efficient

Jul 13, 2025

3

Nothing more, everything was perfect.

Jul 5, 2025

5

The office and dentists are always very kind and deal with my anxieties well.

Jun 30, 2025

5

The dental hygienist that cleaned my teeth did an amazing job. Same with my new dentist.

Jun 30, 2025

5

Supper friendly people

Jun 27, 2025

5

Great communication with me. Excellent bedside.

Jun 16, 2025

4

It is hard to get a appointment. You need to add more dentists

Jun 11, 2025

5

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

5

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

4

They did a great job. They got me in and out quickly. Very courteous and helpful

May 30, 2025

5

Friendly, professional, cleanly and gentle. What more can you ask for!

May 30, 2025

1

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

4

Service was great. Availability of appointments is the issue.

May 9, 2025

5

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

5

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

5

Love the staff. Appreciate their patience and understanding

May 8, 2025

5

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

5

I felt cared about

May 5, 2025

5

I enjoyed the office, the people were friendly and professional and very accommodating.

May 5, 2025

5

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

5

Excellent service. I liked it a lot.

May 3, 2025

5

Thank you

May 3, 2025

5

Always friendly and supportive.

May 2, 2025

5

Fantastic help

May 2, 2025

5

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

4

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

5

Very friendly and non judgmental staff, I was very comfortable at my appointment!

Apr 27, 2025

5

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

5

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

5

They treated me with great professionalism.

Apr 19, 2025

4

Very good care in the chair. Schedule for future visits frustrating.

Apr 11, 2025

5

All of the staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. They listened to me and addressed my questions and/or concerns.

Apr 11, 2025

5

Love our dental care team!

Apr 11, 2025

5

Very clean and organized

Apr 7, 2025

5

The providers that helped fix my son's teeth after a traumatic break were absolutely wonderful!

Apr 6, 2025

4

Dental work was great. It took three months to book an appt for this cavity.

Apr 5, 2025

5

They were super friendly and super fast

Mar 31, 2025

5

I always have the Best experience at all of my appointments. Which makes it worth my time.

Mar 31, 2025

4

The staff at the Yakima office is always friendly and professional.

Mar 30, 2025

5

The office worked me as developed dental problem and was leaving town. Appreciate all they did for me!

Mar 29, 2025

5

Thank you for understanding my fear an helping me through several anxiety attacks

Mar 21, 2025

5

Nice job

Mar 22, 2025

4

Friendly staff.

Mar 20, 2025

5

All the staff are absolutely amazing.

Mar 20, 2025

5

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

5

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

5

Wish the appointments weren't so far out. Really appreciated the staff and level of care given!

Mar 14, 2025

3

My experience was amazing but the fact that apppoints are set months apart seems ridiculous to me

Mar 12, 2025

5

Nice office staff and doctors

Mar 9, 2025

5

Needs where meet caring

Mar 5, 2025

3

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

5

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

5

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

5

Very pleased with results

Feb 24, 2025

5

I have always been grateful for the kind and professional care I have been given

Feb 21, 2025

5

Very professional and courteous.

Feb 21, 2025

5

Very friendly and caring. Answered all my questions. Awesome visit

Feb 19, 2025

5

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

4

Dr Welsch was excellent!

Feb 12, 2025

5

Very helpful.

Feb 10, 2025

5

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

5

My teeth have never felt so loved

Feb 8, 2025

5

I have been to 3 different Willamette dental office. This one, is by far the most professional and helpful!!

Feb 7, 2025

5

Dr Welsch was so helpful. 5 star service!

Feb 9, 2025

5

The Best is Always

Feb 7, 2025

5

Loved Dr. Welsch and both of her hygienists that helped that day. They were all very positive and informative.

Feb 4, 2025

5

They all explained my treatment needs and had my best interests at the forefront.

Feb 3, 2025

5

They will provide you in what's going on with your teeth & very professional.

Jan 31, 2025

5

Very friendly and welcoming staff, my kids felt listened to and taken care of. I appreciate the attention and recommendations.

Jan 31, 2025

5

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

5

They were and had many clients in the office, They were still able to see me promptly

Jan 23, 2025

4

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

5

Very professional!

Jan 4, 2025

5

Everyone I interacted with were amazing, knowledgeable and friendly.

Jan 2, 2025

5

Love this office.

Jan 15, 2025

5

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

5

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

5

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

5

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

5

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

5

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!

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