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C. Ashley Orynich, DMD, MPA, MS

Dentist | Pediatric Dentistry

6801 Warren Parkway Suite 115 Frisco TX, 75034

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C. Ashley Orynich, DMD, MPA, MS, is a Board-Certified pediatric dentist who loves making kids smile with her compassion and expertise. Known by her patients as Dr. Ashley, she has more than 12 years of professional experience in the field of dentistry. Dr. Ashley has returned to her Texas roots where she is growing her patient practice with the exceptional team at Lonestar Kid's Dentistry in Frisco, McKinney, and Prosper. She is an esteemed member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Additionally, she is actively involved in public speaking engagements and delivers presentations in her areas of expertise, globally and locally.

Dr. Ashley's affiliations with Children's Medical Center Dallas and Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry as Adjunct Faculty further solidifies her standing as a respected healthcare provider. Her educational background is equally remarkable, having graduated from the prestigious Harvard School of Dental Medicine as the first dental student in Harvard's history to have received a concurrent degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Moreover, she holds a Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Oral Science from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, where she received training in special health care needs and medically complex across multiple hospital settings, including the Texas Scottish Rite for Children. Dr. Ashley has also published numerous papers on pediatric oral health and enjoys being at the forefront of healthcare innovation and technology. She has international experience studying humanitarian health policy in Geneva, Switzerland, and applying her research through mission work in Quito, Ecuador and Dakar, Senegal. Dr. Ashley brings to her community the well-earned reputation of a warm and engaging practitioner and educator, gifted in connecting to both children and adults alike. 

Dr. Ashley's success can be attributed to a life-long pursuit of learning, her supportive family, and grace through faith. Dr. Ashley loves working in pediatrics because kids make everything more fun! Singing and laughing with a child while repairing their smile is one of the greatest joys of her profession. Dr. Ashley is passionate about what she does because of the privilege she has been given to create a great dental experience for her patients, while preparing children and their families for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Education and Training

Harvard School of Dental Medicine Doctorate of Dental Medicine 2011

Harvard Kennedy School of Government Master in Public Administration 2012

University of Florida, Honors College Bachelor of Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition 2006

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish, French

Areas of expertise and specialization

Laser Surgery for Lip/Tongue Release (Frenectomies)Nutritional Guidelines and Dietary PracticesSpecial Health Care Needs & Medically Complex Patient CarePublic Speaking and Community DevelopmentHealthcare Technology and Web3 Market AnalysisPreventive Medicine, Pediatric Sedation Services, Emergency Dental Care

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Faculty Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry 2015 - Present
  • Research investigator Brain Rehabilitation Research Center -

Awards

  • Samuel D. Harris Health Research and Policy Fellow 2014 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 
  • Advancing Continuing Education Award 2014 Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry 
  • Traveling Fellowship Scholars in Medicine Program 2011 Harvard Medical School 
  • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Award 2003 University of Florida 
  • Public Policy Advocate (PPA) of Oklahoma 2017 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry  
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry  
  • Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry  
  • Fellow of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Watermark Urgent Care Satellite Extraction Clinic Volunteer
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation, Committee Member since 2015
  • Save the Children
  • Harvard Club of Dallas

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry

What do you attribute your success to?

  • She attributes her success to grace and lifelong learning, and a supportive family.

Areas of research

Health Policy, Global & Community Health, Pediatric Oral Health

C. Ashley Orynich, DMD, MPA, MS's Practice location

Lonestar Kid's Dentistry

6801 Warren Parkway Suite 115 -
Frisco, TX 75034
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Lonestar Kid's Dentistry

5323 W University Dr 100 -
McKinney, TX 75071
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Lonestar Kid's Dentistry

240 S. Preston Road Suite 10 -
Prosper, TX 75078
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Get to know Pediatric Dentist Dr. C. Ashley Orynich, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

Dr. C. Ashley Orynich is a board certified pediatric dentist who loves making kids smile with her compassion and expertise. Known by her patients as Dr. Ashley, she has more than 12 years of professional experience in the field of dentistry. Dr. Ashley graduated as one of 35 dental students per class from the world-renowned University, Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In an environment of excellence, this curriculum is integrated within Harvard Medical School having a shared vision to transform dentistry by integrating oral and systemic health. This unique path strengthened Dr. Ashley’s ability to treat medically compromised patients and those with special health care needs, leading to her pursuit of pediatric specialization with Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. 

Her educational background is distinct, having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition from the University of Florida, graduating college in three years as magna cum laude while serving as research investigator at the Brain Rehabilitation Research Center. Dr. Ashley also earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government as the first dental student in the University’s history to receive a concurrent degree while pursuing her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Following this, she served as the national American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Samuel D. Harris Health Research and Policy Fellow while completing her postdoctoral pediatric dentistry training. Furthermore, at the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry she earned a Master in Oral Science Degree focusing on national policies impacting children through her thesis under the mentorship of Dr. N. Sue Seale and Dr. Paul Casamassimo.

Having published numerous papers on pediatric oral health, Dr. Ashley enjoys being at the forefront of healthcare innovation and technology. She has international experience studying health policy in Geneva, Switzerland, and applying her research findings to field work with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Dakar, Senegal. After dental school, Dr. Ashley also served as a visiting professor in Quito, Ecuador and treated patients in the Amazon. 

Recognized as a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Ashley maintains a high standard of excellence and is committed to providing her patients with only the highest quality pediatric care. Dr. Ashley is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Additionally, she is actively involved in public speaking engagements and delivers presentations in her areas of expertise, locally and globally.

Returning home to her Texas family, Dr. Ashley cares for her growing patient base as part of the exceptional team at Lonestar Kid’s Dentistry with practices in Frisco, McKinney, and Prosper, Texas. Dr. Ashley’s current affiliations with Children’s Medical Center Dallas and Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry as Adjunct Faculty further solidifies her standing as a respected healthcare provider. 

Bringing to her community the well-earned reputation of a warm and engaging practitioner and educator, Dr. Ashley is gifted in connecting with both children and parents alike. Her clinical expertise and interests include preventive medicine, laser surgery, pediatric sedation services, and emergency care. Her success can be attributed to a life-long pursuit of learning, her supportive family, and grace through faith.

Singing and laughing with a child while restoring their smile is one of the greatest joys of Dr. Ashley Orynich’s profession. She is passionate about what she does because of the privilege she has been given to create a great dental experience for her patients, while preparing children and their families for a lifetime of happy and healthy smiles.

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