Focused on You, Your Family & Your Smile
Learn More About Our Spokane, WA, Dental Office
Smiles By Ashley delivers compassionate, personalized dental care to patients throughout the Spokane, WA, area. Since opening in 2005, Dr. Ashley Ulmer has built lasting relationships by taking time to listen, answer questions, and provide care tailored to each patient’s needs. As a locally owned, woman-owned dental office, we create a welcoming environment where individuals and families feel valued at every visit. Our team is committed to helping every patient achieve a healthy, confident smile through preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental care.
Our Story
Smiles By Ashley was founded in 2005 by Dr. Ashley Ulmer, after years of hands-on clinical experience in diverse care settings. Her work at the Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Free Clinic, Veterans’ Dental Outpatient Clinic, AIDS Clinic, and international mission work in Belize shaped her passion for compassionate, accessible care. Today, she leads a practice where patients feel heard, valued & cared for at every visit.
What You Can Expect From Our Care
Prioritizing Health & Confidence
Your oral health plays a key role in your overall well-being and self-confidence. We focus on helping patients maintain beautiful, healthy smiles while enhancing their appearance through modern cosmetic dentistry.
Focused on Prevention & Personalized Solutions
Preventive care is the foundation of our practice. We believe in addressing concerns early to avoid complex restorative treatment later, providing thoughtful, customized care that supports long-term oral health.
Family-Centered, Appearance-Conscious Care
From busy parents to adults seeking cosmetic or restorative improvements, we understand the unique goals of each patient. Our care is designed to fit your lifestyle, whether you’re maintaining your family’s smiles or investing in your own.
Meet Dr. Ashley Ulmer
Dr. Ashley Ulmer has lived in Spokane for most of her life and always anticipated returning home after dental school to serve the community where she was raised.
Education
She achieved Dean’s list honors from 1994-1999 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in German with a minor in Chemistry from Eastern Washington University in 1999.
After receiving her undergraduate degree, Dr. Ulmer chose to pursue dentistry because she found it to be a fascinating blend of artistry, biomechanics, psychology, and science in a small, independent business. In 2003, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where she was also awarded the Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence in Dental Honor from Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
After dental school at UW, Dr. Ulmer entered two separate, highly sought-after residencies to advance her education in general dentistry. She spent one year of advanced education in general dentistry Residency at the A.L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, and a second year of general practice residency at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle.
Dr. Ulmer received her Western Regional Exam Board License and has carried her Washington State Dental License since 2003.
Making an Impact in the Community Through Organized Dentistry
Dr. Ashley Ulmer actively supports Spokane’s dental community through leadership and service. Her involvement includes the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Spokane District Dental Society, where she serves on the board of directors. Through the Spokane District Dental Society Foundation, she helped establish the IDEA Clinic, expanding access to care for underserved patients in the community.
Join the many Spokane families who trust Smiles By Ashley for personalized, compassionate dental care.