Dr. Clara Kohlmetz (or Dr. K to her patients) is still a Texan at heart, but has enjoyed exploring North Carolina and becoming a part of the Triad community. She found her passion for dentistry while working as a dental assistant, temping for several offices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Her top priority is patient comfort and providing support to patients while they work towards achieving their dental goals. Nothing gives her greater satisfaction than getting patients out of pain and helping them work through their dental anxiety. 

Dr. Kohlmetz was raised in Allen, TX before attending the University of Houston where she earned her BS in Chemistry. She then stayed in Houston to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UTHealth Science Center School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Kohlmetz was a very active participant in organized dentistry through the American Student Dental Association, serving as the Houston chapter president and District 9 Trustee. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and North Carolina Dental Society. 

When not at work, Dr. Kohlmetz plays flute in a community band and enjoys hiking, trying new recipes, reading new books with a local book club, and trying to beat her crossword-puzzle-solving record. She is excited to be joining the team at Dash City Dental and looks forward to forming lasting relationships with patients and their families.

Dr. Aashna Kumar grew up in Charlotte, NC. After high school, she moved to Toledo, OH where she obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo and then moved to Cleveland, OH, where she obtained her dental degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. She then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency before completing her pediatric specialty training at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA.

Dr. Kumar is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Society for Pediatric Sedation. In her free time, she loves trying new coffee shops and restaurants with her significant other, Mark. Her hobbies include traveling, yoga, and
trying new foods!

Dr. Kumar loves making dentistry fun for kids and helping them overcome the fear of
coming to the dentist that many kids experience! She is super excited to move back to
the area where she grew up to bring smiles to the community!!