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 Group patients randomly surveyed by nationally-recognized patient experience firm, NRC Health.
Learn more about our patient reviewsDec 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!
Dec 7, 2024
5
My experience was absolutely wonderful. All staff was exceedingly kind and knowledgable. Going to the dentist is not always the best as it can be quite uncomfortable, but everyone from the receptionists to the dentist were so sweet they made it a very pleasant experience!
Dec 6, 2024
5
Great visit
Nov 28, 2024
5
Professional, kind, cheerful and timely.
Nov 20, 2024
4
Hygienist was very understanding and thorough.
Nov 17, 2024
5
I was nervous to take my young children to a dental group that is not pediatric-focused but I was pleasantly surprised at how good of an experience we had! The dental hygienist that was at both of the kids' appointments was very patient with them and took the time to explain all of the things that she was doing and show them how all of the tools worked. I can't speak enough about how comfortable my kids felt! They LOVED the dentist!
Nov 17, 2024
5
Thank you
Nov 14, 2024
5
On this visit I was treated very well, I hope it will always be like this because I did not like my previous appointment.
Nov 14, 2024
5
Ashley has always been amazing! I have high anxiety with dentist and she always makes me feel comfortable.
Nov 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and personable. Good conversation with a few laughs.
Nov 10, 2024
5
Visit was very good. All staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Nov 3, 2024
5
Great team. Very professional and kind.
Nov 2, 2024
5
I couldn't get in for months on a day that worked for me So I gave up and didn't come in for close to 2 years and I was supposed to go evi6 months
Nov 2, 2024
5
I really enjoyed my visit. Dr. Welsch, she helped me out so much and relieved so much pain and explained to me what was best and what was the proper procedure. She was fantastic and I want her to be my dentist from now on. Thank you very much and have a wonderful day.
Oct 25, 2024
5
Super nice!
Oct 23, 2024
5
The dental assistant was very professional and she did a great job. I would recommend her for anybody. Okay, thank you.
Oct 20, 2024
5
I have a history of being super anxious at the dentist. Dr. Welsch and her assistant always make me so at ease no matter what the plan is for the visit. That is so big for me, and It has made all the difference in feeling good about my dental health for the first time in many years.
Oct 20, 2024
4
The office was very cold (temperature) and not sure who the dentist was .. she didnt introduce herself and I've never met her.
Oct 22, 2024
5
Overall a very good experience
Oct 19, 2024
5
She kept me informed at every step so I was not surprised.
Oct 15, 2024
5
Scheduling is far out we have to wait two months to get a cavity filled
Oct 13, 2024
5
The dentist and her assistants were so incredibly awesome, they were so nice, and they made me feel like I was important. That meant the world to me.
Oct 9, 2024
5
Great service!
Oct 6, 2024
5
DR. Welsch was great, got me right in for my dental work. I appreciate the quick appointment ..lucky!
Oct 5, 2024
5
I've always hated the dentist but Willamette makes my visits a lot better. They are very professional, friendly and the best about the visit... They work in a timely manner. Always getting the job done quickly and getting me out in a timely manner!!!
Oct 4, 2024
5
All good thanks
Oct 4, 2024
5
While my dentist is nice and so is her assistant she was a little ruff with the suction hose hitting my teeth and gums, she just needs to be a little more gentle, but she did get me a towel for the back of my neck.
Oct 4, 2024
5
I was assigned a new dentist due to the fact the first dentist I had left. I like this dentist so much better than my first dentist. She is caring and understanding and really listened to me.
Oct 4, 2024
5
Excellent thank you for your service.
Sep 28, 2024
5
Only thing is the appointments are so far out... maybe another office in our area is warrented!
Sep 28, 2024
5
Always kind & compassionate
Sep 26, 2024
5
Thank you! Welsch has been so optimistic. Staff always friendly...even with bad news...looking forward to upcoming apps. Thank you!!!
Sep 23, 2024
5
I was a work-in appointment and was really impressed and thankful that I was seen so quickly.
Sep 21, 2024
5
Our care team is phenomenal! They are patient, supportive, thorough, and extremely kind and caring. My mom needs a bit more coaching to ease her nervousness and this team does a stellar job! Thank you for the extra mile experience!!
Sep 21, 2024
5
The hygienist was soo nice
Sep 7, 2024
5
Keep up the good work!
Sep 6, 2024
4
Noticed that individuals were not wearing name tags and their position.
Sep 2, 2024
5
Great dentist !
Sep 1, 2024
5
Great experience from the centralized scheduler, reception, dental assistant/xr, hygienist, provider, to check out. I am in healthcare and so have high expectations but also can grant grace where needed. None was needed. The team delivered a positive environment, appropriate level education and appeared to be running on time.
Aug 30, 2024
5
Professional and friendly team ! Thank you so much.
Aug 29, 2024
5
THX!
Aug 19, 2024
5
It was excellent
Aug 15, 2024
5
I like the practice and my Dentist is friendly and very knowledgeable.
Aug 11, 2024
3
Told one thing on the phone and another when I get there.
Aug 11, 2024
4
My new dentist was wonderful, very thoughtful!
Aug 5, 2024
3
The experience was not attuned to the needs of a toddler. The hygienist made my child a glove balloon, but I was not impressed with the lack of care towards the needs of young clients. The dentist looked in her mouth for about seven seconds and had no techniques to encourage a better examination and didn't really build a rapport with my child at all. She was kind, but it felt like the whole exam was rushed. I also found it strange that they didn't offer a fluoride varnish at the dentist, but they did at her primary care provider office. I've always enjoyed my appointments at Willamette but this experience is making me strongly consider seeing a dental group intended more for kids instead.
Aug 3, 2024
5
This dentist is the greatest I have not had such good care. And I dislike going to the dentist due to bad experience and she takes that and treats it with care and ensures I am fully comfortable
Aug 2, 2024
5
Thank you Ashley!
Aug 2, 2024
5
I LOVE my new doctor and her team! I especially Appreciate the opportunity to support female professionals! I've been going to Willamette for 28 years and this is the first time I've had a female doctor. She is FANTASTIC!
Jul 29, 2024
5
The staff was great however, timeliness for an appt was questionable. It seems you have lost staffing from dentists and down the line.
Jul 28, 2024
5
Everyone was professional, friendly and helpful during my appointment. I received excellent care.
Jul 27, 2024
5
On a scale of 1-10, Dr Welch's skill and professionalism is a solid 19. I would score her higher but it might break the machine. She has time to do what doctors are expected to do!!!' The best I have ever had in 70+ years. A pleasure to have her on my treatment plan. Please pass this on to her and her Excellent! team .
Jul 27, 2024
5
Doctor Welsch was absolutely amazing! I've had a less than stellar experience with a different doctor at this office in the past, but Doctor Welsch has restored my faith.
Jul 14, 2024
5
Staffs are friendly. Everybody who attended to me were very professional such as the hygienist, dentist, and the person who took the X-rays.
Jul 14, 2024
5
Very professional and friendly.
Jul 13, 2024
5
Dr Welsch did a great job.
Jul 12, 2024
5
Dr. Welsch was so informative, patient and kind! Loved my visit with her!!
Jul 8, 2024
5
My dental hygienist did a wonderful job of communicating each step and was very gentle in her exams and cleanings. The dentist was as well.
Jul 4, 2024
4
Everything is fine, thanks.
Jul 3, 2024
5
It was good, they treated me very well, thank God
Jul 2, 2024
5
They did a great job of fixing my problem.
Jul 1, 2024
5
It was a very nice experience but it would be better to be able to get an apartment not so far out but I was put on a waiting list which I got called in way earlier & am on one for my next appointment so prayin I get called way earlier this time too .. they are an incredible staff & nice people
Jun 30, 2024
5
My dental appointment was great was informed about what I needed to do very friendly staff and dentist would highly recommend to family and friends
Jun 29, 2024
4
After breaking a tooth, had to wait two weeks to be seen. The hygienist's computer program wouldn't run ( not her fault, IT and tech problem), With exray, chipped area couldn't be identified. Maybe a full set of x-rays could ID the tooth.
Jun 22, 2024
5
I enjoyed meeting my new Dr
Jun 17, 2024
5
Good experience
Jun 9, 2024
5
Just a great job
Jun 7, 2024
4
They were prompt and leave me sitting in the chair for too long
Jun 5, 2024
5
Thank you so much for being professional, kind and caring. It was very pleasant little surprise. Thank you again. Have a great day. Bye.
Jun 7, 2024
5
My Dentist is the best. She makes coming to the dentist enjoyable. I really appreciate how great she is in providing care for my dental needs.
May 19, 2024
5
She did a phenomenal job and went above and beyond taking care of me. I definitely recommend her as a dental provider.
May 11, 2024
5
Kind provider
May 11, 2024
5
Went well and was timely.
May 5, 2024
5
The x-ray mouth insert was very awkward and painful.
May 5, 2024
5
Thank you. She is a great dentist and I was completely comfortable with her
May 4, 2024
1
I had a pleasant experience with my dentist. She was very understanding and accommodating to me, especially because I got there late. And she still met me and was not rushed to do the work.
Apr 27, 2024
5
A recommendation will be to give written instructions about dental care. Send them thru email or print it. Beside that everything was great (attentiveness, professionalism) from dr Welsch and her assistant.
Apr 26, 2024
5
It was a real pleasure to have someone who really heard me. And supply me with real information I could understand.
Apr 22, 2024
5
They were very polite, as I was having a bad day. Very caring.u
Apr 21, 2024
5
Dr. Welsch listened in a way I think other dentists in the past have not.
Apr 14, 2024
5
Made my day...
Apr 14, 2024
5
My experience was very positive. Staff and providers were professional. Doctor was very kind and personable.
Apr 14, 2024
4
The team went above and beyond my expectations. Appt was for a referral to get my wisdom tooth pulled. I expressed that I thought I was getting it pulled that day. The doctor was able to pull the tooth between appts so I didn't have to make the hour trip again in a short period of time. Thank you staff!
Apr 10, 2024
5
Loved the experience and would return if I needed any further dental work completed!
Apr 10, 2024
5
I really appreciated the technician, the one that helped the dentist. And at the dentist, when things got tough pulling a teeth out, the tooth, she started she was singing, humming, just seemed to be very relaxed. And, you know, it eventually came out. She took her time and I appreciated that. There was no pain. I liked her a lot. She was very nice. I liked them both. Thank you.
Apr 7, 2024
5
Thank you!
Apr 6, 2024
5
Fabulous as usual
Mar 27, 2024
5
Friendly staff
Mar 24, 2024
5
Staff is friendly, yet professional. I enjoy going there.
Mar 22, 2024
5
Very good customer service and they were able to get my other daughter in earlier so I didn't have to go back in the afternoon I really appreciated that
Mar 10, 2024
5
Consistent Professional Friendly
Mar 10, 2024
1
The doctor did a great job of understanding my frustrations of scheduling conflict. The scheduling team did a terrible job of scheduling me for the services that the doctor had recommended, resulting me to have to make multiple trips and a wasted trip to the dentist, taking off work, using vacation time of four hours on the date of the appointment for absolutely no reason, and now I have to come back three weeks later to get the services the doctor recommended.
Mar 1, 2024
5
Taking your two year old to the dentist is never easy, but all of the staff were super accommodating and sweet! They made the whole experience go smoothly.
Feb 29, 2024
5
Very good doctors.
Feb 29, 2024
5
The doctor was sick that day and the office staff got me in the same day!! The medicine they gave me for the tooth extraction went straight to my blood stream and made me feel like I was having a panic attack. Doctor listened and made me feel safe during the procedure. It was so fast! In and out l, less than 40 minutes!!! I felt very well taken care of! Thank you!
Feb 27, 2024
5
I called Willamette due to my daughter having a toothache... they were able to get her in on the same day! Once we got there, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Dr. Ashley Welsch was AMAZING with my daughter!! She took the time to talk with my daughter, told her step by step of what she would do, and even demonstrated on my daughter's plush toy and gave her a chance to do the same. She made her feel comfortable and she had so much patience with her! We were so grateful for her and she explained our next steps as well as recommend cleaning tools etc. for us to use for our daughter. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE AND DR. ASHLEY WELSCH!! ??
Feb 26, 2024
5
Dr welsch did amazing!! She helped me through my anxiety and gave me many options on my appointment that day. She was very sweet and kind and had great help from her assistant I can't remember her name but she was great too!! Definitely coming back!
Feb 25, 2024
5
All the people that work at the Tricities office are very nice and have great customer service.
Feb 25, 2024
5
Willamette always has the best customer service
Feb 25, 2024
5
The staff and doctor are most amazingly friendly and polite as well as being obviously skilled and very good at relaying my dental status and tips to prolong my teeth.
Feb 21, 2024
5
I had a great experience with Ashley. I would recommend her to anyone I know and I wouldn't mind having her again. Thank you so much. Have a great day.
Feb 16, 2024
4
He dentist and hygienist were super nice and professional. But, it seemed like they tried to up sell me toothpaste and are having me come back to fix a filing that is already there, just in case to prevent a cavity from forming. If that is the case I appreciate it. But it almost seemed like they are just trying to make more money. I don't know if it is just me, but I think other doctors have been doing the same thing. I wonder if this is a Willamette policy.
Jan 29, 2024
5
Everything went very well and smooth no problems at all
Patient Comments (106)
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