My name is Ashley Caraway. I have been a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist for the past seven years, six of which have been with the amazing Dentists and support staff of Mountain View Dental in my hometown of Alamogordo, New Mexico.

My decision to become a (RDH) was made while in my freshman year of college. I was quite certain that I wanted to work in the health field; the question was, “In what capacity?” The opportunity to help people and make a difference had always appealed to  me.  As  I  was pondering the many and varied possibilities of health-related careers, I observed my personal dental hygienist as she went about her duties. Her professionalism, obvious love of her job, and interaction with patients in the clinical setting were attractive qualities. After questioning her in greater depth about her career, I knew this was the right fit for me.

In 2010 I graduated from NMSU-DACC with my Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. One of the most valuable lessons I learned in school was getting to know and relate to my patients. I have taken that a step further as I have become passionate about helping my patients  understand the importance  of their overall health and how it relates to their oral health.

After receiving my degree from NMSU-DACC, I married my high school sweetheart, Ricky Caraway. We are born-again Christians and enjoy worshiping, fellowshipping, and serving with our church family. Ricky and I have been blessed with two beautiful children, Braylynn, 5, and Peyton 2. My interests away from work are church, small craft (Pinterest) activities, helping out with my kid’s activities, and most importantly, just getting to spend time with my little family.