Ashley Spooner, DDS

06/02/2025

04/06/2025

Still reflecting on an incredibly impactful XP Event with PDS Health.

What I experienced wasn’t just a conference—it was a movement. A gathering of values-driven clinicians and leaders focused not just on where we are, but where we’re going.

We had the privilege of hearing from Simon Sinek, who reminded us:
Start with WHY.
Leadership is about purpose, relationships, vision—and the character we show when no one’s watching.

He challenged us to lead with an infinite mindset, because in this space—there is no finish line. Only progress. Only potential.

We’re not here to fit into the industry. We’re here to redefine it.

At the intersection of dental and medical care lies a future powered by:
• Saliva diagnostics
• AI-driven platforms
• Sleep apnea screening & laser therapy
• Innovations that restore, heal & elevate patient lives

This isn’t just about tools.
It’s about clinical excellence, connection, and changing outcomes—together.

The Power of X is a mindset. A shared commitment to push boundaries and break barriers—with purpose and integrity.

We don’t need to be in the masses.
We choose to be eXeptional.

This is more than a job.
More than a company.
This is a movement.

Grateful to be part of something so powerful—and just getting started.

12/13/2024

🌟Excited to share that my latest article is now live!🌟 Link to article in Bio.

Objective testing in the dental setting is revolutionizing our approach to care. By integrating preventive strategies and collaborating closely with medical providers, we’re taking a more holistic approach to patient health. As we continue to advance medical-dental integration, expanding our screening and treatment modalities—and enhancing communication with medical care teams—patients are seeing tangible improvements in their overall health and quality of life.

A huge thank you to Diane Larson and for the opportunity to publish these meaningful insights on this transformative approach to care.

10/24/2024

💥 CE Webinar Reminder 💥

Dr. Ashley Spooner, DDS joins us TOMORROW to discuss strategies to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and boost profitability.

Learning objectives include:
✅ Describe the importance of dental sleep medicine and its role in enhancing patient care.
✅ Identify common challenges and misconceptions associated with implementing dental sleep medicine.
✅ Develop strategies to integrate ongoing education and skill development into daily practice.
✅ Apply methods to effectively engage and motivate team members in learning about dental sleep medicine.

💥 Register to attend live or receive the on-demand replay: https://ow.ly/TY0i50TqzhL

Panthera Dental

04/06/2024

About 650,000 people are diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancers each year, resulting in more than 330,000 deaths each year. Regular oral cancer self-exams and routine oral, head and neck cancer screenings for at-risk patients can aid in early detection and improve survival rates.

Read more: velscope.com/screenings
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03/14/2024

With much anticipation, the article is here! I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to continue to raise awareness of the options of screening and treating sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea continues to be an 80% undiagnosed condition and the more providers we have screening and treating, the healthier our patients will be with better overall outcomes. Link to full article in bio.

Interested in incorporating sleep screening and OSA treatment in your dental practice? Contact me!

03/10/2024

Collaborating with new doctors and teams is a privlege! The providers and teams in Minnesota were welcoming and eager to learn! Our time together discussing Epic workflows, strategies on office growth, the importance of sleep and how to incorporate sleep screening in the day to day general dentistry practice was valuable for all! I am excited to support these teams in their journey of growth and adding Dental Sleep Medicine to their practices.

02/03/2024

The team at Falcon Park Dental Group is supporting National Wear Red Day! Why is this important? We are raising awareness about cardiovascular disease and stroke to help save lives. Why the dentist? We know that 7 of the 10 leading causes of death in the US are relating to inflammation, enzymes, and bacteria in the oral cavity. We also know that Obstrutive sleep apnea is an 80% undiagnosed condition but increases the risk for heart attack and stroke by 2.5x when left untreated. All of these conditions can be screened for and treated by your dentist in collaboration with your medical care team. We have the latest technology and testing to help you! Call or visit our website today!

11/10/2023

Dr. Girard, Jacky, Andrew, and Sean are excited for team meeting this morning!!

08/29/2023

I have had mixed feelings about AI. However, after listening to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, at Epic UGM last week, I realize that this is due to my lack of knowledge and when in the right hands, AI is a powerful tool for many industries.

Epic and Microsoft have some exciting collaborations together to aid in clincal efficiencies and patient experience and Satya has a mindful vision on the ex*****on of AI throught Microsoft.

Example: Epic can now ambiently summarize information of a clinical examination. Now, the clinician can focus more on direct patient care rather than the indirect administrative tasks that take more time than seeing patients.

Satya also discussed how AI utilizes natural language interfaces. No longer is the user restricted by things like the mouse and keyboard. He said in Microsoft design, "The human is always in the loop and you design around the human." This approach is a foundational change in what people experience in productivity gains. Now, AI will execute what the human is already doing rather than the human adapting to the program or the machine.

This AI discussion left me with more knowledge on the why and the how and Satya provided a sense of comfort when he discussed that Microsoft's approach to AI is: "Accuracy, ethics, and fairness." He calls this "Responsible AI" and states, "Any AI model deployed has AI safety with principles, standards, governance, and oversight. There is a clear understanding on what the data is used for and the subsequent guarantees of the product. In addition, there is an operational security posture that helps you protect against cyber attack risk both with detection and to stop propagation when attacks occur.

After this session, I am excited and encouraged by the possibilities of AI and the securites in place to protect the power that it withholds. Not to mention, it is impressive to see the collaboration between two significant technology companies and I see many possibilities that will aid in improving healthcare for both the clinician and the patient.

08/13/2023

Are you a dentist who has been thinking about treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients as a part of your general dentistry schedule? Would you like an affordable way to get started? Join us in Denver, CO September 22-23!

This PACE Certified 2 Day Mini-Residency dives deep into efficient workflows to screen for and treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea for a general dentist that do not distract from your core business and follows AADSM and ABDSM Guidelines.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of the program the attendee will:
· Describe the pathophysiology and relevant anatomy in relation to obstructive
sleep apnea
· Integrate aspects of the oral exam into daily practice
· Explain the differences between sleep diagnostic tests
· Evaluate sleep reports as it relates to sleep disordered breathing
· Describe the patient journey from the clinician perspective
· Identify opportunities for integration of EMR into clinical practice
· Apply collaboration skills to create business opportunities
· Demonstrate clinical acumen through hands on application of case
requirements including patient selection, verbiage, oral appliance selection,
delivery, management of side effects, and proper follow up.

Tuition includes:
· 2 day course with hands on components and industry leading speakers
· Snacks, Lunch, Coffee throughout the course
· Happy Hour after class 9/22
· 3 devices at no cost to complete your competency
· Participant Guide

Need more support after the course? Dynamic Dental Sleep, LLC can help with team training, establishing efficiencies in your individual practice, and billing options that are catered to your needs.

No previous dental sleep medicine knowledge? We can start with an Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine course to get you prepared.

INTERESED IN ATTENDING?
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 9/7/23
ROOM BLOCK BOOKING DEADLINE 8/31/23

Contact information in flyer or message me for more information!