Ashley Price, RDH, is the embodiment of the Philips Heart to Hands Award—an extraordinary dental hygienist who bridges the gap between oral health and overall wellness with an unmatched dedication to her patients, her colleagues, and her community. Her passion for making a meaningful difference shines through in every interaction, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the dental chair.
Ashley’s inspiration stems from her holistic approach to care. She sees each patient as more than a set of teeth; she views them as whole individuals with interconnected health needs. This perspective inspired her to earn a degree in Functional Medicine Training & Health Coaching, enabling her to guide patients toward achieving their optimal fitness and well-being. Whether helping a patient navigate lifestyle changes, addressing systemic health concerns tied to oral conditions, or simply encouraging small, manageable steps toward better health, Ashley consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to improving lives.
One memorable example of Ashley’s impact involved a long-term patient struggling with gum disease and prediabetes. Recognizing the connection between oral inflammation and systemic health, Ashley not only provided exceptional periodontal care but also leveraged her wellness coaching expertise to support the patient in adopting healthier habits. Through her encouragement and education, the patient improved both their oral and overall health metrics. Stories like these underscore how Ashley transforms routine hygiene visits into life-changing moments.
Ashley’s dedication extends beyond patient care to her leadership role as the Hygiene Team Lead at Spodak Dental Group. In this capacity, she mentors and inspires other hygienists to grow both personally and professionally. Her coaching goes far beyond clinical skills; she helps her team set and achieve career goals, develop leadership abilities, and embrace their potential as wellness advocates. Her team’s success and unity are a testament to her supportive and empowering leadership style.
As a coach for Bulletproof Dental Hygiene, Ashley’s influence reaches even further. She is instrumental in helping hygienists across the country expand their skill sets, embrace new services, and deliver comprehensive care that improves patients’ well-being. Her ability to inspire others comes from her own relentless pursuit of growth and excellence. Whether teaching others how to implement wellness coaching in their practices or demonstrating advanced techniques to enhance patient care, Ashley creates a ripple effect of positive change in the dental profession.
Ashley’s enthusiasm for her work remains steadfast because she sees dentistry as a platform for greater health transformation. Every day, she is inspired by the opportunity to help patients achieve brighter smiles and healthier lives. Her work exemplifies the philosophy that oral health is inseparable from overall well-being, and she uses her role as a hygienist to bring this vision to life.
For Ashley Price, being a dental hygienist is not just a career—it’s a calling to make a profound difference in the lives of others. Her compassionate care, innovative leadership, and unwavering commitment to health and wellness make her the perfect recipient of the Philips Heart to Hands Award. Ashley is not only a beacon of inspiration to her patients but also to the entire dental community.