About Roark Orthodontics
Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Ashley Roark
Dr. Roark is passionate about creating beautiful smiles that inspire confidence. Born and raised in Middlesboro, Kentucky, she developed an early interest in helping others, which led her to earn her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Kentucky. While she loves her Kentucky Wildcats, she chose to pursue her dental degree at the University of Louisville, where her dedication to dentistry grew.
After earning her degree, Dr. Roark practiced as a general dentist for three years. In her first job out of training, she worked alongside an orthodontist and fell in love with the specialty. This experience inspired her to pursue advanced training in orthodontics. While it wasn’t the most direct path to her dream career, her experience as a general dentist has helped her view cases through a unique lens.
Dr. Roark completed a three-year orthodontic residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, where she gained extensive training in all aspects of orthodontics, including complex surgical cases. She’s dedicated to providing a caring, comfortable experience for every patient.
Dr. Roark and her husband, Brian George, live in Brentwood, Tennessee, with their two daughters, Margot and Sloane. When she’s not crafting beautiful smiles, Dr. Roark loves spending time outdoors with her family, exploring new destinations through travel, and occasionally stealing the mic for karaoke, even if she’s the first to admit she can’t carry a tune! Her warm personality and commitment to her patients make every visit to her office a comfortable and uplifting experience.
Dr. Roark is proud to serve the Franklin community and looks forward to helping your family achieve their healthiest, happiest smiles.
Registered Dental Assistant
Nicole Zielinski
Nicole grew up right here in Franklin. She attended the University of Alabama, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences.
After graduating, Nicole moved back home to Franklin and began working in Dermatology and then Plastic Surgery managing the front office and social media. She then began work at an Orthodontics office and her love for all things teeth flourished.
She now lives in Franklin with her husband, Benton Zielinski, and their four cats and dog.
In her spare time, Nicole loves to cook, entertain and spend time with family and friends. She enjoys helping patients in their smile journey to find their most confident selves.