Ashley Spooner
DDS. D.ABDSM
Owner Dentist, Founder/CEO Dyanmic Dental Sleep, LLC
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About The Author
Dr. Ashley Spooner, DDS, D-ABDSM is a dedicated leader in the integration of dental technology and patient care. With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Spooner specializes in Cerec technology, CBCT, oral surgery, and dental sleep medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Her practice emphasizes educating patients on the Mouth-Body Connection®.
Driven by a passion for medical-dental collaboration, Dr. Spooner founded Dynamic Dental Sleep, LLC (DDS), an educational platform that trains dental teams to effectively screen and treat sleep apnea. This initiative ensures seamless workflow integration for industry-leading organizations, empowering practices to adopt sleep medicine without disrupting daily operations.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Spooner serves as a mentor, faculty member, and Epic Clinical Champion at Pacific Dental Services passionately teaching teams retention strategies, implant procedures, CEREC, Epic® workflows, and dental sleep medicine. As an Epic Clinical Champion, she collaborates with Epic® teams to optimize EHR systems with AI-driven integrations, advancing Medical-Dental Integration for improved patient care.
Dr. Spooner is also an accomplished speaker and published author, with works featured in Dentistry Today, Dental Economics, and Dental Sleep Lab Magazine. Her expertise spans a wide range of topics, including implant procedures, team retention, and AI integration tailored for dental settings.
Dr. Spooner earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and holds a Diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She continues to shape the future of dentistry through her commitment to innovation, education, and patient care.
Education
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery Program
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Regis University
Honors Chemistry Major with Business Minor, B.S.
Professional Associations
- Diplomate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American Dental Association
- Colorado Dental Association
- Metro Denver Dental Society
- SOM Certified
- Kaiser Sleep Appliance Provider
- Regional Clinical Leader & Operations Manager Mentor - Pacific Dental Services
Achievements & Awards
National Society of Dental Practitioners Award for Law and Ethics
Regis University Science Scholar
Professional Speaker - Nobel Biocare, Pacific Dental Services, Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, National Kidney Foundation, United States Special Forces, Panthera Dental
Published Author - Articles and case studies published in journals including Dentistry Today, Dental Economics, Compendium, Dental Sleep Practice Magazine, Dental Sleep Lab Magazine
Knows About
Publications
Spooner, A. (2024, April). Closing the gap: How oral health and sleep health are imperative to overall health. Dynamic Dental Sleep. https://dynamicdentalsleep.com/resource/compendium-april-2024-closing-the-gap-how-oral-health-and-sleep-health-are-imperative-to-overall-health-ashley-spooner-dds-d-abdsm/
Spooner, A. (2024, March). The Panthera pioneering spirit: Unveiling innovations in dental sleep health through collaboration. Dental Sleep Practice Magazine. https://dynamicdentalsleep.com/resource/dental-sleep-practice-magazine-march-2024-the-panthera-pioneering-spirit-unveiling-innovations-in-dental-sleep-health-through-collaboration-ashley-spooner-dds-d-abdsm/
Spooner, A. (n.d.). Oral appliance: An effective alternative to PAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. Dynamic Dental Sleep. https://dynamicdentalsleep.com/resource/oral-appliance-an-effective-alternative-to-pap-therapy-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea-ashley-spooner-dds-d-abdsm/
Spooner, A. (n.d.). Wake up: Sleep could be making your patients sick. Dynamic Dental Sleep. https://dynamicdentalsleep.com/resource/wake-up-sleep-could-be-making-your-patients-sick-ashley-spooner-dd/
Spooner, A. (n.d.). What every dentist needs to know about sleep apnea. Dynamic Dental Sleep. https://dynamicdentalsleep.com/resource/what-every-dentist-needs-to-know-about-sleep-apnea-ashley-spooner-dds/