Dr Ashley Collins

Dr. Collins knew she wanted to be a dentist since the 5th grade. As a young child, she received dental treatment that instantly relieved pain and initiated a curiosity and passion for the art and science of dentistry. She realized the immediate impact she can make for patients, and she began the road towards achieving that goal. Dr. Collins is a North Carolina native, hailing from Southern Pines, NC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from North Carolina State University. During her freshman year, she met her husband, Hobe. Not long after meeting, Hobe brought Ashley to his hometown of Franklin, where she fell in love with the beauty of this quaint, mountain town. Dr. Collins continued her education at North Carolina State University and received a Master’s of Physiology degree in 2017. While earning her master’s degree, she worked as an orthodontic assistant in Cary, NC. She started dental school at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in 2018. During dental school, Dr. Collins embodied the school’s mission of serving the underserved by volunteering at the Bernstein Clinic, Missions of Mercy clinics, and the local food bank. Dr. Collins was selected as a J. Bradley Wilson Schweitzer Fellow for the 2020-21 fellowship year. As a Schweitzer Fellow, she logged over 100 project hours working in ECU’s Oral Medicine Clinic helping to educate and treat patients with autoimmune diseases. During her fourth year of dental school, Dr. Collins provided care as a student doctor in rural areas across the state. During her rotations, she enjoyed volunteering at free dental clinics in Cashiers and Bolivia, NC. Dr. Collins also got the opportunity to provide free dental treatment to veterans at both Smiles for Vets events hosted by her dental school. Dr. Collins loves dentistry because she loves getting to meet and form relationships with patients of all ages. She has a passion for learning and loves the dynamic qualities the field of dentistry provides. Dr. Collins is a foodie and loves to cook and try new restaurants. She lives in Franklin with her husband and fur baby, Banks. Dr. Collins feels so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful community and the Corbin Dental family!