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For Growth and Transitions

Welcome to Discovery Dental Management

Discover Your Vision for the Future

Discover Dental Management provides dental life and practice guidance to open-minded practices that have a strong desire for positive change. Dr. Maria Ashley can help you achieve the dental business that fits you and your dream along with the time and energy to enjoy the personal rewards that may grow from your hard work and dedication.

You are not in this alone. Thanks to Dr. Ashley’s experience and training, you can grow into the practice and life of your dreams.

We know because we’ve been there

As a dentist and business owner, it’s hard to know what you’re going through until you’ve been there. Dr. Ashley served as a solo practitioner/owner in the downtown Chicago area for more than 30 years. In addition to running her practice, she has also worked with Spear Education and the Pride Institute as a managing consultant.

Meet Dr. Maria Ashley

Your practice is a real- time, real-life business that demands the time and knowledge to thrive

How we can help

Success is not only achieved through skill and direction. Attitude and clarity of vision and goals are needed and when defined, will set the stage for your success.

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Day-to-Day Operations

Successful dental management allows you to eliminate the day-to-day emotions and drama that may be taking time and attention away from your patients.

Cash Flow and Financial Success

With our help, you’ll understand how important it is to be business analytical while staying patient centered

Transition and Retirement

We have intimate experience of the daily rewards and challenges of dental life through all phases, from opening a new practice through retirement.

Leading and Developing a High Performance Team

Show your team an attitude, efficiency and vision that represents your practice well.

Learn how quality and caring support from open-minded and seasoned experts will change the way you do dentistry and manage your life

  • “Maria was self-directed, accountable and effective! Her role as a management coach included both training and consulting and the key skills that made Maria excellent at both included her intellect, approachability and her leadership.”

    Amy Morgan, former CEO of the Pride Institute

  • “Dr. Maria Ashley understands the dental practice very well as she has experienced it herself first hand. This personal experience allows her to have a greater understanding of the office, team dynamics, and patient difficulties that can arise in any office. Meetings with Dr. Ashley were a joy and I always left our conversations calmer and ready for the next challenge.”

    Dr. Berglund

  • “I was there to see Maria transition into a consultant role at Pride Institute then Spear Education and she conquered both. She has a proven track record helping dental practices grow and become more successful through her expertise and leadership in this field.”

    Jaime Couden, Senior Aaccount Manager, Sesame Communications

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