Meet the Team
Welcome! I’m Dr. Ashley Blanchfield.
Originally from New England, my dental training has taken me across the country and back. After dental school, I lived in Juneau, Alaska where I completed additional training in general dentistry, including advanced oral and periodontal surgery as well as esthetic dentistry and prosthodontics. It was an adventure to be able to travel – usually by float plane or ferry – around Southeast Alaska, providing dental treatment to adults and children in remote villages with little access to dental care.
I completed my pediatric specialty training at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon where I conducted a research project on effects of general anesthesia on pediatric patients with autism. My training had a special focus on treating special needs and medically compromised patients at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. I also enjoyed organizing oral health screenings and educational visits for local elementary schools.
I previously served on the board of Smile Oregon – a nonprofit organization devoted to increasing access to care for children with cleft lip and palate and craniofacial disorders – and enjoy devoting time to community outreach and engagement.
I’m passionate about providing quality dental treatment for infants to teens; promoting good oral health; and increasing access to dental care for all children. I believe in making each child’s dental visit comfortable and fun! The best part of my day is seeing patients smile.
While I’ve traveled a lot, New England is my home. I have practiced in both Vermont and New Hampshire. In February 2022, I was thrilled to join the Augusta community and Augusta Pediatric Dentistry team, which I purchased soon after.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my twin boys.
I feel very privileged to have joined such a wonderful and established team at Augusta Pediatric Dentistry. Thank you for trusting us with your child’s dental care. I look forward to meeting you soon!
- Ashley Blanchfield, DDS
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Your Care Team
Ashley, Dental Hygientist
Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England. Working with children has always been her favorite part of dentistry. Who doesn’t love chatting about toys, animals, or what we ate last night for dinner? Building relationships with patients and families has always been her goal.
Ashley loves playing Bingo, camping, ATVing, fishing, anything outside, and watching her son play football and basketball. Ashley lives with her husband, two sons, a handsome chiweenie Chance and a beautiful, naughty tiger cat named Tandy.
Jaqui, Dental Hygienist
Jaqui graduated from the University of Maine in Augusta with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and a minor in biology. Jaqui loves everything about pediatrics. She strives to create an atmosphere and relationship with her patients that make them comfortable and excited to come back. Educating kids on oral health and helping create confidence in their smile makes every day rewarding. You may find Jaqui coaching basketball at China Primary School, on the lake or near the ocean, spending time with her husband and son, or watching her son play sports. Jaqui has a chihuahua and cat.
Steph, Dental Hygienist
Steph graduated from the University of Maine at Bangor with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She finds working with kids very entertaining. Youth patients are almost always happy to see their dental team and Steph enjoys helping ensure that positive experience gets carried into adulthood. Steph loves boating, fishing, watching the New England Patriots, and working outside.
Morgan, Dental Assistant
After seven years in general dentistry and seeing middle-aged and older patients with a fear of dentistry due to negative childhood experiences, Morgan knew she needed to provide care to children in hopes of changing that. Morgan enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, and shopping. She lives with her husband, two sons, and two hound dogs.
Haleigh, Patient Coordinator
Seeing the children and her coworkers are Haleigh’s favorite parts of her day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outside, four-wheeling, and fishing. She has four cats and one dog.
Kelsey, Patient Coordinator
Kelsey loves working with kids. Her hobbies include photography, hiking, and spending time with family. Kelsey and her husband are proud foster parents since 2023 and have a dog named Luna.
Tori, Patient Coordinator
Tori loves children and watching their love for the dentist grow. She enjoys camping, fishing, riding ATVs, and cheering her daughter on at sports games. She lives with her husband and two children.