Ashleigh Armstrong – Gentle, Prevention-Focused Care at Pacific Smiles Dental Jesmond

At Pacific Smiles Dental Jesmond, Ashleigh Armstrong is committed to providing prevention-focused dental care with a special passion for periodontics, children’s dentistry, and special needs patient management. As a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy graduate from the University of Newcastle, Ashleigh has been part of the Pacific Smiles family for many years—starting as a dental assistant in 2016 and progressing to her current role as a skilled Oral Health Therapist.

Special Interests and Patient Care

Ashleigh’s areas of expertise include:

• Periodontal care and gum disease management
• Paediatric dentistry, including stainless steel crowns
• Preventive dentistry
• Special needs dentistry

Her gentle, education-focused approach makes her especially popular with young patients and families. She is passionate about teaching children and adults the importance of maintaining oral health to support overall well-being.

A Long-Standing Connection to Pacific Smiles

Having spent several years as a dental assistant with Pacific Smiles before qualifying as an OHT, Ashleigh is deeply connected to the Pacific Smiles community. She previously worked alongside a specialist periodontist, refining her skills in gum health and comprehensive periodontal care.

Life Beyond the Clinic

When she’s not helping patients maintain their smiles, Ashleigh enjoys beach walks, Pilates, travel, and leading an active lifestyle. She is always looking for her next adventure and loves embracing life outdoors.

Ashleigh’s Favourite Part of Dentistry

“As an OHT, my focus is prevention. I love educating my patients and helping them understand the connection between oral health and overall health—the mouth is the window to the body.”

Smile Tip

“You only need to brush and floss the teeth you want to keep!”

Looking for caring, prevention-first dental care?

Book an appointment with Ashleigh Armstrong at Pacific Smiles Dental Jesmond today.