Crown Council Mentor of the Month | Helping Dental Teams Build a Culture of Success

If you're a marketing-savvy dentist, you know that having a strong online presence is becoming increasingly crucial to remain competitive. At the heart of that visibility is Search Engine Optimization (SEO), the strategy that helps patients find your practice when they search for services like “teeth whitening near me” or “emergency dentist in [Your City].” But with Google's algorithm constantly evolving, keeping up can feel like chasing a moving target. That's where AI for dental SEO comes in. By combining machine learning with real-time data analysis, artificial intelligence is transforming the way dental practices optimize their websites, attract patients, and stay ahead of competitors. In this post, we'll explore how AI is reshaping dental SEO—from keyword research and content creation to on-page optimization and beyond Thanks for listening! In the Podcast I mentioned a few items, and here they are: Listen to patient phone calls with Annie AI Video explaining what Annie AI can do for your practice Get a demo of Annie AI

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson share their personal journeys and proven strategies to help dental professionals achieve sustainable success. Discover the top mistakes dentists make when it comes to their overall wellness, and learn practical tips for creating a balanced approach to clinical, business, and personal development. Get ready to unlock the secrets to thriving both in and out of the dental practice. Wellness in Dentistry Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-in-dentistry/id1743260809  Light Side Live Gathering: https://lightsidedentistry.com/light-side-live  Use (customers who use the coupon code CROWN at checkout will receive a $150 discount on the course) 

Debra Gray King, DDS, AAACD, is a renowned cosmetic dentist and leader in the dental industry. In this interview, Dr. King shares her inspiring journey into dentistry, the principles that have guided her practice's success over the past 37 years, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of dentists. She provides valuable insights on building a thriving team-based practice, delivering exceptional patient experiences, and the importance of continuous learning and improvement. Dr. King's insights offer a roadmap for young dentists looking to create a fulfilling and impactful career in dentistry.

In this inspiring leadership series episode, we sit down with Dr. Brett Titensor, a trailblazing dentist who is redefining the patient experience through his innovative, technology-driven practice. As the youngest ever lifetime qualified member of Crown Council, Dr. Titensor shares his remarkable journey - from his early influences and mentors to the challenges and triumphs of practice ownership. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into navigating the transition from dental school, building a high-performing team, and leveraging cutting-edge digital dentistry to deliver exceptional care. Dr. Titensor's passion for the profession and bold vision for the future of dentistry will leave you energized and eager to elevate your own practice. This is a must-listen episode for any dentist seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible in the industry.

Dr. Charlie Cooper, a prominent mentor in the Crown Council, discusses his journey from a general dentist to a cosmetic dentist, highlighting his 20-year practice and subsequent partnership with Dr. Deborah Gray King. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, particularly from Dr. Chiro and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Cooper advises young dentists to learn financial basics, stay within their expertise, and avoid being overly generous with patient payments. He also stresses the significance of treating patients like VIPs and creating a welcoming, family-like environment for staff. His practice, Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, is renowned for its high-quality care and patient experience. Here are the key topics and action items from the podcast: Topics: Introduction to the Crown Council's mentor of the month podcast and leadership series Dr. Charlie Cooper's background and the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Early influences and mentors that shaped Dr. Cooper's career Advice for young dentists starting their careers Building a successful and patient-focused dental practice Creating a positive work environment and treating staff like family Work-life balance and maintaining strong personal relationships Action Items: Learn financial basics like reading balance sheets and P&L statements Don't be the bank - collect payments upfront when possible Find mentors and emulate successful individuals in the field Consider getting accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Treat patients like VIPs and focus on providing a high-quality experience Foster a sense of family and camaraderie among your staff  

Dr. David Rice, a mentor and leader in the dental profession, discusses his journey and advice for young dentists. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right mentors, who should be cheerleaders, top-tier professionals, and contrarians. Rice shares his own experiences, including his first failed associateship due to insufficient vetting and the value of postgraduate programs. He advises young dentists to focus on building self-determined futures, managing debt wisely, and prioritizing people, process, and production in their practices. Rice also highlights the significance of having a vision and seeking mentors who can help achieve that vision.

Dr. Kerry Bryant shared his journey from a low-fat diet to a ketogenic lifestyle, which significantly improved his health metrics. He discussed the impact of diet on chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of mitochondria and hormesis. Bryant's A1C levels improved from 7.2 to 5.5 after adopting a diet high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates. He highlighted the role of ketones in brain health and the negative effects of fructose. Bryant also noted the correlation between diet and conditions like Alzheimer's and cancer, advocating for a low-carb, low-sugar, and low-vegetable oil diet to improve overall health and patient care. Introduction and Background of Dr. Kerry Bryant Steve Anderson introduces Dr. Kerry Bryant, highlighting his 24-year career in dentistry and his practice in Maine. Dr. Bryant is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The topic of the discussion is Dr. Bryant's personal journey in health and wellness, rather than clinical dentistry. Steve Anderson emphasizes the importance of sharing personal experiences within the Crown Council. Dr. Bryant's Initial Health Journey Dr. Bryant recounts his early beliefs about low-fat diets and exercise, which he adopted in the 1960s and 1970s. He shares his health scares, including a heart stent in 2012, his mother's heart attack, and his father's cancer. Dr. Bryant's brother also passed away from pancreatic cancer, leading him to reevaluate his dietary habits. He began studying nutrition and neurology, shifting his focus to the importance of diet and other lifestyle factors. Shift in Dietary Beliefs and Health Metrics Dr. Bryant explains his new belief that diet is "king" and exercise is "queen," with sleep being crucial. He introduces the concept of hormesis, where exposure to certain stressors can have beneficial effects. Dr. Bryant shares his personal health metrics, noting a significant improvement in his A1C levels from 7.2 to 5.5. He discusses the importance of ketones and the role of insulin resistance in health. Impact of Ketosis and Dietary Changes Dr. Bryant describes his dietary changes, including a reduction in carbohydrates and an increase in healthy fats. He explains the science behind ketosis and its benefits for brain health, referencing Dr. Dale Bredesen's work. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the importance of avoiding fructose and its addictive properties. He shares his personal struggles with sugar addiction and the positive impact of his new diet on his health markers. Influence on Patient Care and Practice Dr. Bryant discusses how his new health focus has influenced his interactions with patients. He shares his approach to educating patients about nutrition and its impact on health. Dr. Bryant mentions the importance of maintaining an open mind about various health approaches. He reflects on the limited knowledge of nutrition among physicians and the need for better education. Challenges and Controversies in Health Advice Dr. Bryant acknowledges the controversies surrounding statin drugs and the importance of individualized approaches. He shares his experiences with other health professionals and their varying opinions on diet and health. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the need for continuous learning and staying updated on the latest health research. He highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues, rather than just treating symptoms. Personal and Professional Growth Dr. Bryant reflects on his personal growth and improved quality of life since adopting a ketogenic diet. He shares his experiences with meditation, exercise, and other stress-reduction techniques. Dr. Bryant discusses the positive impact of his new health habits on his family and practice. He emphasizes the importance of sharing his knowledge with patients to help them improve their health. Advice for Beginners in Ketosis Dr. Bryant advises starting with a low-carb diet and gradually incorporating ketosis. He recommends resources like Dr. Steven Finney's YouTube videos for learning about ketosis. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the importance of eliminating processed foods, sugar, and vegetable oils from the diet. He shares his personal journey and the challenges he faced in adopting a ketogenic lifestyle. Broader Impact of Diet on Health Dr. Bryant discusses the broader impact of diet on health, including the role of inflammation and metabolic health. He shares statistics on the prevalence of metabolic diseases and their impact on healthcare costs. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the importance of preventing chronic diseases through dietary changes. He reflects on the challenges of changing dietary habits and the role of the food industry in health issues. Final Thoughts and Call to Action Dr. Bryant concludes by emphasizing the importance of fixing diet to improve health and reduce healthcare costs. He shares his belief that addressing dietary issues is crucial for preventing chronic diseases. Dr. Bryant encourages others to stay informed and continue learning about health and nutrition. Speaker 1 thanks Dr. Bryant for sharing his insights and experiences, highlighting the importance of personal health journeys.

Dr. Brian Harris is recognized as one of the nation's top cosmetic dentists. His process and unique approach to cosmetic dentistry is the reason why so many of his patients come from out of state to see him for their smile transformations. He has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, New Beauty, marthastewart.com, Allure, Health Magazine, Modern Day Living, Oprah Magazine, USA Today, Newsweek, INC Magazine and various other publications. He is known as The Virtual Dentist and a pioneer in tele-dentistry after his creation of Smile Virtual. He is also the creator of the Snow Whitening System and Klen Products. Dr. Harris and his wife Maury have been married for 24 years and have four children. “Building confidence is at the heart of everything I do. My main goal? To make everything as clear and simple as possible right from the start. I want you to know your options, the costs, and all the details without any stress, and all from the comfort of your own home. When we meet, we're ready to hit the ground running. Whatever your dental needs, I'm here to help, making sure everyone who walks through my door leaves with a smile they feel great about. Here's what sets me apart: I listen, I connect, I understand. There's no one-size-fits-all in my practice; there's just what works for you.”

Dr. Kemmet grew up on a farm near Tappen, ND where his father farms and runs a water/irrigation well drilling company.  His father jokes that he stayed in the family business drilling holes.  The rest of Dr. Kemmet's family, his mother and sister, are registered nurses.  It is easy to see why dentistry, with its hands-on, practical application to medicine was a draw to him with his solid North Dakota born and bred background!    Uniquely, Dr. Kemmet attended a boarding high school in West St. Paul, MN, St. Croix Lutheran High School, then received his degree in Chemistry from NDSU in Fargo.  He went on to receive his degree in Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in 2007.  Dr. Kemmet initially practiced in South Dakota for nearly 3 years with the Indian Health Service before joining a residency program in Oklahoma for an additional year after that.  He then moved back to Minneapolis for 2 years and worked for a large private practice group dental office, as well as for Children's Dental Services, a low-income high-need dental service where he practiced throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in Head Start facilities, grade schools, and middle schools.    In 2012, Dr. Kemmet made the decision to move back “home” to North Dakota.  To him, Minot was the perfect blend of city and country. He purchased the dental practice of Dr. Curtis Kumpf, and within 18 months had relocated his practice, freshly redesigned by his friend Chris Hawley, to its current location in the heart of the Town & Country Center Mall.    Dr. Kemmet loves family time with his wife Grace and their three children, two dogs and cat. They are always finding ways to road trip for a hike in the mountains, fishing with his friends for charity, or finding a concert to attend. His life hobby has been prairie dog “hunting” which really is just long-distance precision shooting. They are currently enjoying gardening, home renovations, and anything else they can do together.  Professionally Dr. Kemmet doesn't seem to know the meaning of slowing down. He is always looking to advance not only his own knowledge, but the field of dentistry itself in the rapidly changing field of airway related dentistry and growth and development, where his passion lies. He has mentored classes at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona since 2010 in areas from same-day crowns with CEREC technology, to treatment planning, and now focusing on Airway.   In addition to running Kemmet Dental Design, Dr. Kemmet is working to change how dentistry is taught in ND. It was Dr Kemmet's vision of helping our community of dentistry in ND through increased access to dental hygiene and assistant training.  He believes we have just scratched the surface of where we need to be.  He has a goal to double our Nursing classes in Minot as well as triple our Dental Hygiene and assisting classes to help alleviate our national shortage and grow our community.  To accomplish this, he envisions a full dental hygiene clinic where extern dentists from regional dental schools can complete their training and current dental assistants and hygienists from other areas in our country can also learn expanded function dentistry. This would help alleviate the demand for dental services in west and northwest ND and help our city and state residents with the best care possible.  Fires start with a spark, and he has no shortage of fire in his passion for dentistry.  Marvel Comics has pitched a new superhero movie, though Dr Kemmet doesn't want anyone to think that this is fantasy.  It's for real life, as Bluey would say.

Dr. David Hornbrook is a gifted clinician and product researcher turned mentor. Through education, Dr. Hornbrook guides participants of his instructive events to the realization that they, too, possess the ability to practice aesthetic dentistry at the very highest level. He is one of dentistry's most famous faces and one of the pioneers of live-patient, hands-on clinical education, as the founder and past director of Pac-live and the Hornbrook Group. He has been a guest faculty member of the post-graduate programs in Cosmetic Dentistry at Baylor, Tufts, SUNY at Buffalo, UMKC, and the UCLA Center of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Hornbrook lectures internationally on all facets of aesthetic and restorative dentistry and has published articles in all of the leading dental journals. A prolific researcher and materials enthusiast, he consults with numerous manufacturers on product development and refinement. Dr. Hornbrook's warm and engaging style earns him the highest possible marks from participants and meeting sponsors. Education and Training Dr. Hornbrook received his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University. He fulfilled his dental training and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1986. In his commitment to continuing education, Dr. David Hornbrook became a Diplomate in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABAD) after completing a 250-hour course and 500 question examination in 2018, meeting the ABAD's stringent criteria for technical expertise and natural artistry. Achievements and Awards Dr. Hornbrook is among the distinguished elite as 1 of only 62 dentists throughout the world who has achieved fellowship from the esteemed American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 1999, Dr. Hornbrook was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award GenR8TNext for Educational Excellence. Dr. Hornbrook received the Mentor of the Year Award Crown Council in 1997. As the founder of the Hornbrook Group, Dr. Hornbrook travels around the country spreading his knowledge and love of dentistry to various dental programs. Previously the director and Founder of PAC-live and the Hornbrook Group, Dr. Hornbrook has a unique hands-on approach to clinical mentorship. Dr. Hornbrook further enhanced the growth and quality of dentistry around the country and the world through his membership with the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, and through co-founding the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Throughout his esteemed career, Dr. Hornbrook has trained and mentored thousands of other dentists to not only provide outstanding results but to pursue excellence in dentistry.

Dr. Jen Derse loves creating beautiful smiles for her clients, restoring their self-confidence and happiness. She also knows more cow jokes than anyone…so try to top that! After dental school at Marquette University School of Dentistry, Dr. Jen focused her practice on cosmetic dentistry in Scottsdale and taught at the Arizona School of Dentistry. In 2010, Dr. Jen moved to Denver to join Espire Dental, formerly Levin Family Dental, where she has maintained a Top Dentist award by 5280 Magazine every year since that time. Knowing every person is unique and beautiful in their own way, Dr. Jen completed the Kois Continuum (an advanced graduate dentistry program) and focuses her dental practice on esthetic and restorative dentistry. She loves puppies, traveling, cycling and spinning (you can ask how she fell off the spin bike). She is actively involved in the Denver community, serving on local non-profit boards and fundraising with Smiles for Life. She has also gone on numerous medical missions to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala to provide dental care in needy communities. To build upon her service in non-profits, she started the Derse Levin Foundation, Espire's philanthropic arm that funds humanitarian work along wzith local charities. Fun fact: as a leading cosmetic dentist specializing in dental veneers, same day crowns, and Invisalign, Dr. Jen is often called up as an expert witness for dental cases presented to the Colorado Dental Board. (Cue the Law & Order drum beat…).

Dr. Chase Larsen grew up in Salt Lake City and attended West High School. As a native of Utah, he is proud to offer premier cosmetic dentistry in the Draper area. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from BYU, he attended the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. He then went on to get an advanced education in general dentistry at Idaho State University. Dr. Larsen has extensive training and experience in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He is recognized by colleagues as one of Utah's premier cosmetic dentists with a unique blend of skills in cosmetic and health-focused dentistry. His professional accolades are many—including Young Dentist of the Year—and in the past decade, he has risen from the top tier in a professional school to a position of adjunct faculty with prestigious postgraduate educational programs. Dr. Larsen brings a true sense of caregiving to dentistry that treats each person as a friend and family member with a personal commitment to strong values. He maintains the highest ethical and professional standards. He is best known for his humble and gentle confidence in addressing the needs and desires of his patients of all ages. He is an excellent listener and will always put his patients' best interests first. Dr. Larsen's wife and his two daughters are his foundational building blocks of community and are his encouragement to serve others. Together they run a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring hope and confidence to individuals in their community with significant life challenges.

Welcome to the Mentor of the Month podcast, brought to you by the Crown Council. In this compelling new 12-part series, we bring you exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading dental professionals. Each episode is packed with invaluable insights on finding mentors, building a practice from the ground up, working for a Dental Support Organization (DSO), and seamlessly transitioning through different stages of your career. Our goal is to create a powerful community where dentists and dental teams can come together to learn culture-building skills and connect with the best in dentistry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your dental career to the next level, this podcast is designed to provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to hit the ground running. Tune in and let the experts lead the way! Meet Dr. David Montz for episode 121 - the first of our new podcast series. Dr. David C. Montz is a general and cosmetic dentist in private practice for over 21 years with offices in Pearland and Friendswood, Texas. Dr. Montz grew up in Friendswood, Texas, and graduated with honors from Friendswood High School in 1987. Upon graduation from Texas A&M University with a BS in Biomedical Science in 1990, he attended the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston where he graduated with honors earning a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree (D.D.S.) and served a class president for 3 years. He then completed a one year residency program at UT Dental Branch in Houston and received the post graduate Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. Dr. Montz is dedicated to providing his patients with the best, most advanced care and customer service that dentistry has to offer. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Greater Houston Dental Society, the Crown Council and the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Montz has earned accolades in many peer-voted publications including H Magazine, Houstonia, and Texas Monthly consistently naming him as one of the top dentists in the Greater Houston area. He was selected and served as a dentist evaluator for Clinical Research Associates, a non-profit organization that researches, evaluates and reports on dental materials, devices and concepts. His dental practice was most recently recognized and awarded the Crown Council 2018 National Dental Team of the Year Award. Dr. Montz also serves on the Dentist Peer Review Committee with the Greater Houston Dental Society. Dr. Montz currently serves on the Friendswood ISD Board of Trustees, a position he has held for over seven years and earned Master Trustee honors from the Texas Association of School Boards. He has also served as member and Vice Chairman of the City of Friendswood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for over 10 years. Dr. Montz also is a founding member and serves on the Texas A&M University Biomedical Science Advisory Board, and he serves as a Vice President of the Friendswood Mustang Booster Club. Dr. Montz volunteered his time for over 20 years with activities that involved his four children, mostly in youth sports, and served continuously as a volunteer coach for soccer, baseball, and basketball. In addition, Dr. Montz served as a board member and President of Friendswood Soccer Club, and he was one of five founding board members of Space City FC soccer club serving as Vice President for many years. Outside of his dental practice and community activities, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as exercising, gardening, and traveling. Dr. Montz and his wife, Kim, have four adult children: Joshua, Hannah, Samantha, and Zachary.

Owning a dental practice is far more than just a job. As a business owner, your practice is a vessel—it encompasses your financial independence, your career prospects, and your future goals. Being a practice owner requires you to accomplish many things within your workday. This can cause essential financial aspects, such as tax management and exit planning, to slip through the cracks. Fortunately, with proper financial advising, you can work towards a business structure that is not only successful today, but sets you up with a solid foundation for your financial future. For a combined 20 years, the Bluewater Dental Advisors team has honed a time-tested process for helping our clients plan, protect, and grow their practices. As business owners ourselves, we understand how important it is to work with someone that gets to know the financial makeup of your practice inside and out—that is why we have developed our niche business model, enabling us to help you with every aspect of running your practice. From short-term growth strategies to long-term retirement planning, we have the expertise required to meet practice owners where they are and help them create a financial roadmap for whatever lies ahead.

Dr. Walker was born in Florida and attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate studies. She decided to leave the Sunshine State to attend University of Louisville School of Dentistry where she graduated in 2003. After graduation, Dr. Walker served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy where she was stationed in San Diego and Atsugi, Japan. After her four-year commitment was complete, Dr. Walker was excited to move back to Louisville with her family. When Dr. Walker is not working, she spends her spare time with her family, including husband, Michael, son, Henry, and daughter, Elsie, and enjoying the adventures that they bring!

Transformational Insights on Hospitality and Human Connection to Provide High Quality Care Experiences for People and Practitioners Dr. Michael Sonick, author of "Treating People not Patients", is an internationally known, highly regarded authority in dental implantology and periodontology. Dr. Sonick has been a full-time practicing periodontist in Fairfield, Connecticut since 1985 as well as a frequent lecturer at NYU, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and Yale School of Medicine. He has lectured on all 6 continents on the subjects of esthetic implants, periodontal plastic surgery, bone regeneration, and comprehensive treatment planning. He is the author of numerous publications and books including the multi-language textbook, Implant Site Development. With Treating People Not Patients, Dr. Michael Sonick takes a deep dive into the principles that have allowed him to create a state-of-the-art patient-centric practice.  

Did you know dentists are 2.5 times as likely to die by suicide than the general population? Dr. Jeff Buske believes it, and he's been there. After his wife told him, “I didn't sign up for this s**t,” he knew something needed to change. Jeff has shifted how he lives his life, putting himself in a place of power and creating harmony in all areas of his life. In this Mentor of the Month he shares a few tools to help you grow your practice with less stress. You can contact Dr. Buske at drjbuske@gmail.com. https://www.myfreedomprotocol.com/btm

Dr. Andrew Tonelli, North Reading, Massachusetts  Tufts University School of Dental Medicine – 2014 Throughout the 2022 election season, Dr. Andrew Tonelli served as the primary spokesperson for the ADA and Massachusetts Dental Society for the highly supported Massachusetts Dental Care Providers for Better Dental Benefits campaign committee. As a part of the "Vote Yes on 2" campaign, Dr. Tonelli consistently engaged with radio and written media, including helping to secure a Boston Globe endorsement, and was involved in strategic planning and implementation of the campaign, culminating in November of 2022, when Massachusetts residents voted overwhelmingly in support of a first of its kind law to establish a Medical Loss Ratio standard for Dental Insurers. Dr. Tonelli received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2014 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and later completed his General Practice Residency in 2015 from New York Presbyterian, Weill-Cornell. Dr. Tonelli currently serves as the Immediate Past Chair of the Boston District Dental Society and the Co-chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the MDS and continues to participate in the regulatory process for the implementation of the new Dental MLR law while maintaining full time practice at Dental Health Concepts in North Reading, MA. https://www.ada.org/en/about/volunteer-and-get-involved-with-the-ada/top-ten-dentists-under-ten-years/10-under-10-award-winners    

The only Lifetime Qualified Team member in the Crown Council...Lisa Valencia! Lisa Valencia, RDH has been a practicing clinical dental hygienist for 18 years. She currently works in a general practice in San Francisco, California. She began her career as a dental assistant, then a front desk team member and progressed into dental hygiene. She has more than 25 years of experience in dentistry, including cosmetic, restorative, oral sleep medicine, conscience sedation and general practices. She continues to advance her education by completing her BS in Dental Hygiene.

Dr. Jessica H. Perkins is a native of Hollandale, Mississippi and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi. In 2007 she earned the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Before returning home to Mississippi in 2015 to begin private practice in New Albany, she practiced general dentistry in New Orleans and Mandeville, Louisiana from 2007 to 2015. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Academy of General Dentistry, a qualified member of the Crown Council, as well as an active member of the AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics). She is committed to lifelong professional education development in all areas of dentistry. Good dental health is key to maintaining optimal overall whole-body health. Dr. Perkins dedicates her practice to providing a positive patient service atmosphere, educating patients on ways to achieve optimal dental health, and providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable dental environment. The team of professionals at Perkins Dental always put patients first, and the members of that team are like family to Dr. Perkins. Happy team members make for happy and healthy patients! “A Breath of Fresh Air'! Beyond the dental practice, Dr. Perkins enjoys spending time with her family and her two fur babies, Remy and Roux. She is always up for an adventure, as she loves traveling, trying new foods, cooking, teaching, and cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels.

As a fourth-generation company president/CEO, Julie Charlestein has developed a unique set of strategies for navigating the distinctive challenges and choices facing family businesses. How to Lead Your Family Business is a master class in working with and for family, reshaping generations-old company cultures, earning your colleagues' respect, and more.  Family businesses, from massive corporations like Walmart to the mom-and-pop store on your local street, have always been a vital part of the American life and economy. But as these family-owned companies evolve and grow, so too do their unique difficulties and the need for dynamic leadership. And as more women rise into leadership roles within commonly male-dominated organizations, challenges abound in already tense environments, where family members also happen to be one's coworkers—and superiors. Julie Charlestein, the president and CEO of Premier Dental Products Company, is the fourth-generation leader of an incredibly successful family-owned enterprise, and she's seen it all firsthand, including family drama in the workplace and the office politics that come with any corporation. In How to Lead Your Family Business, Julie gets vulnerable about her experience as an emerging leader and ultimately CEO, who has worked to earn her colleagues' respect while navigating the succession to her father's company. Through stories full of candor and humor, Julie shares her leadership adventure, offering actionable strategies for those leading and working within their own family businesses.

This is certainly a story of love, compassion, inclusion and service. First, though, we must get out of the way that the older ladies in the practice say that he is a “Strapping Young Man”! One team member tells the story of arriving at the practice and being told that “our office is like a family”. She kind of rolled her eyes and just went with it because that's what most offices say. Then she told about the unexpected passing of her brother just four months later and the love and kindness and support she received from the entire team led by her doctor. AND...how over the years she has watched this same compassion shown to so many both inside and outside of the practice who have faced hardship. He is the gatherer...the one who brings everyone together to see how collectively just the right support can be achieved. He started his dental practice from scratch at the same time he was serving in very time-consuming responsibilities in his church and community. He accomplished this with a wife who had severe health challenges which kept her home-bound most of the time. Despite those obstacles he is the most enthusiastic cheerleader for his kids, provides endless service to his neighborhood and has been on a humanitarian trip each year to the Dominican Republic since he graduated from Dental School.Shortly said, he lives a life of purpose...on purpose. He has created a culture of success in his practice, cares deeply for his team, his own family and his community. He cares about his own professional growth and has extended that to his team. For all of this, including his unconditional kindness, he is MAGNIFICENT. For outstanding individual achievement please recognized...Dr. Brandon Robison.

Dr. Sterling Stalder is a native to Oklahoma, born and raised in Oklahoma City. Dr. Stalder attended Southern Nazarene University for undergrad studies, and then Dental School at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Stalder has been in practice in SW Oklahoma City for 30 years. He has attended several CE courses and continuums over the years including courses at the Pankey Institute, Pride Institute, DOCS Sedation Training, Pinnacle Leadership Courses, and a Crown Council member now for over 20 years. He is also a member of American Society for Geriatric Dentists as well as the American Dental Association and Oklahoma Dental Association. In 2001 Dr. Sterling Stalder started a Mobile Dental company that travels into Long Term Care facilities to treat what he considered an under-treated population. Sterling Dental quickly became the leading provider of mobile dental services in Oklahoma in just a few short years. We now provide dental services to Long Term Care Facilities and special needs patients across the state of Oklahoma. In his free time, Dr. Stalder enjoys riding his Harley and spending time with his wife and 2 sons, and traveling to fun and new places.

Meet Dr. Chelsea Gonzalez and Academy Dental Care the Crown Council's "Team of the Year"  "I am committed to providing high-quality dental care based on the foundation of honesty. Honesty guides me at all times because patients like you trust me with your health. I go home each day feeling good about what I do. My daily inspiration is helping you believe in your health. It is a reward to help you achieve a comfortable and confident smile. I am just a catalyst, but you are the one who takes ownership, invests in, and maintains your oral health. I am so fortunate to be part of the process. I am originally from a small town in Southern California and I completed my undergraduate education at University of California, Berkeley. I later graduated with high honors from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. After ten years in San Francisco, I moved to Albuquerque to practice with Dr. Charles Gallagher. It was an opportunity I could not pass up. Academy Dental Care is an outstanding dental office, as you will soon find out! We have wonderful and highly skilled team members who love spending time with each other outside of the office. We take continuing education courses together, host team potlucks, and participate in charity events. Our office is unlike any other; we have a team of all-stars! I currently reside in Albuquerque with my husband, Gabriel Gonzales. We have three wonderful children Catalina, Isabel, and Jacob. We are lucky enough to be surrounded by our family, who help us take care of them during the week. My passion is riding my peloton. Hope you can keep up! Or you might catch us skiing in Taos, playing tennis with our kids, cheering them on at swim meets, or playing a few twilight holes on the golf course."

As the Founder of Kids Tooth Team, Dr. Alex's goal was to create a pediatric dental office unlike any other. After nearly a decade of being in the profession, it became clear to her that dental offices were becoming more and more about the doctor and insurance companies and less about the patients and the families they serve.  ‍ Dr. Alex hated seeing families waiting forever to see the doctor, only to be told that there was only one way to do things (the doctor's way of course!). It drove her crazy to hear sales pitches or anyone recommending unnecessary treatment, especially to a child. And not to mention the lost look on a parent's face as some random person in the office confusingly tried to explain an insurance plan or how much you may owe - they may as well have been speaking a different language. She knew that Kids Tooth Team had to do things differently.   Dr. Alex is here to serve you and your child - bottom line! As a pediatric specialist with years of residency training and private practice experience, she offers a wide variety of minimally-invasive and surgically complex services. You can rest assured that Dr. Alex has extensive experience providing compassionate care, no matter your child's needs.  ‍ Dr. Alex takes your time very seriously and has many protocols in place at the office to ensure you aren't waiting to see her, have a say in every step of the process, and stay informed about your insurance and coverage. She cares deeply about you and your family - something that you will sense the second you walk into our doors. There will never be a sales pitch and you will never hear the words: “This is the only way to do it.” We are here to offer you options that fit your child and their needs as well as your parenting philosophy, lifestyle, and budget.

While graduating and finding a job at the start of a pandemic was stressful, this one young dentist wasted no time deciding to work at a community health center. Inspired by her own heritage, she entered dentistry with a passion to change discrepancies in oral health, especially in minority populations with patient education and compassion. What else has stood out to you as you've worked with this nominee for the Young Dentist of the Year award.  Dr. Cherish Dunshee served her peers at Roseman University by serving as Class President for 3 years, as well as the Study Body President. As a natural leader, she was both loved and respected by her peers and the faculty for her kindness and empathy for everyone. Her desire to bring people together and listen to their concerns are qualities she now shares with her patients at Sacred Circle Healthcare.  When she isn't seeing patients she finds joy spending time outside with her husband and daughter. Together they enjoy all of the beautiful landscapes Utah has to offer hiking and snowboarding or attending concerts.  The Crown Council has been served by some of the best young leaders in dentistry. We are grateful to honor the newest Young Dentist of the Year carry on the tradition of upcoming leaders.   

Meet Dr. Joe Baguette and his story behind being part of Alaska Premier Dental Group - the Crown Council's Humanitarian Team of the year.  Joe was raised in the small, rural community of Branchville, New Jersey. After graduating from High Point University in North Carolina in 1989, he attended Temple University Dental School graduating in May of 1993. He joined the Indian Health Service as a Bush dentist in Bethel, Alaska for 4 years. He enjoyed his experience flying 22 weeks of the year taking care of native Alaskans. Joe gained much; honing his dental skills working up to 14 hours per day. In 1997, he transferred to Anchorage to the Alaska Native Medical Center. Over the next three years, he was mentored in emergency hospital dentistry. This included many hours in the operating room with an oral surgeon and additional Operating Room time with pediatric cases. He valued the continual opportunities to further his education in all clinical specialties through lectures and one-on-one clinical mentoring. From there, Joe associated with Dr. Jim Libby from 1999-2006 when he became co-owner of Alaska Premier Dental Group and GentleCare Dental Center.

Rodeo Dental was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to high-end dental care regardless of means, status, or location. Their mission is “to Give Every Family the KEY to Access High-End Dental Care”.   The Mission KEY is symbolic as it unlocks patient access to value as signified by the five blue ribbons: Education - Our duty is to educate surrounding communities on the benefits of great oral healthcare, the advantages of preventative services, and considerations regarding potential treatment options. Low Cost - We commit to provide the industry's most affordable dental services. One Stop Shopping: We offer all types of dental services under one roof by providing top-notch General Dentists, Orthodontists, Board Certified Pediatric Dentists, Oral Surgeons, and Endodontists at every Rodeo location. On Demand - We understand that patients want dental services on demand – not when it's convenient for dentists and staff. This requires an ever-increasing commitment to flexible office hours and remote diagnostic technologies that bring dentists and patients together in real-time. Patient Experience - Our company culture is designed to tap into patient dreams and boost the Inner Spirit! We design themed patient transformations and stage one-of-a-kind experiences that prompt peak-moments of discovery, insight, pride, and accomplishment. Learn about our Pop Spirit Celebrations here! https://www.rodeodental.com

Dr. Justin Libby is about as Alaskan as they come. Born in Dillingham, he grew up in Anchorage and cut his teeth on the same Last Frontier experiences that make this state the place we all love. Skiing, fishing, biking, hiking, surfing, running and basketball were just some of the many active things he learned to do with his family. Dr. Libby spent summers commercial fishing in Dillingham with his dad, mom, brother, and family friends, picking salmon and manning the set-nets on a good day and cleaning the boats and making repairs on the others. Now, he continues to return there every summer to fish, bringing his wife and new son with him to continue the family fishing tradition. As soon as you meet him, you can feel the passion that Dr. Libby has for people and for making them smile. He brings a tangible excitement to every room, and continually pushes himself and the staff at The Libby Group to excel in what they do. He is the kind of guy who will sit with patients, listening to their life stories and laughing about experiences, before beginning a cutting-edge dental procedure. He is inspired to give back to his community, passionate about supporting local businesses and making Anchorage and Alaska a better place.

Dr. Williamson is proud to reside in Rockwall, Texas. After graduating from Friendswood High School, she attended Baylor University, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree. She came to Dallas to attend Baylor College of Dentistry, graduating in 1990. She was accepted into a one year general practice residency program at the VA Medical Center in Dallas in order to specialize in general dentistry, with additional training at Children's Hospital Dallas as well as Denton State School. She opened her private general dentistry practice in Rockwall in 1993 and has provided comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry for patients ever since. She is an active member of: Rockwall County Dental Study Group North Texas Dental Society American Dental Association Texas Dental Association Bioclear Certified CEREC Doctor/Mentor Crown Council Spear Faculty Club Member Dallas Study Club American Academy of Implant Dentistry American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry On a personal note, Dr. Williamson resides in Rockwall with her husband, Bruce, and four children. She enjoys singing in the choir at church, hiking, spending time with family, and visiting unique places in Texas.

How do you create a professional Mastermind Group? It's your personal board of directors for your professional success. Napoleon Hill wrote and taught extensively for decades. Throughout his career, he advocated the use of mastermind groups as a way of taking your personal and professional life to the next level. Hill originally said that when two people got together, a third mind, the Master Mind, was created. To him, it was a separate force in the conversation and had an energetic connotation. Mastermind groups offer a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. A mastermind group helps you and your mastermind group members achieve success. Members challenge each other to set strong goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them.  The Crown Council is the place to find like-minded peers to join a Mastermind Group with. 

"Build Your Brand As An Associate" with Dr. Weston Spencer  https://www.westonspencerdds.com Dr. Weston Spencer is a general dentist who provides La Jolla and other San Diego residents with exceptional cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry services designed for patients of all ages. He first found his passion for dentistry after following his grandfather at his dental practice in Utah. It was a small practice that saw many patients – a large number of whom he provided many years of care during his 50 years of service. It was then that Dr. Spencer knew he wanted to replicate the same kind of care and compassion that would drive his own future patients to return for many years to come. He knew at a young age that his love for dentistry would allow him to help patients understand the importance of good oral health. In 2010, Dr. Spencer graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry at the top of his class clinically. During his education, Dr. Spencer was the class president for four years. His work ethic drew the attention of the faculty and he was awarded the Dean Prince Award for leadership. His drive and determination lead him to perform the most clinicals, which also allowed him to graduate with the award for Top Clinical Dentist. During his clinical practice, Dr. Spencer explored advanced training courses in endodontics, providing him with knowledge and experience with more complicated endodontic cases. His pursuit of knowledge continues in the years since his graduation. Dr. Spencer understands the value of continued education and strives to learn the most current techniques available to provide the best care for his patients. After graduation, Dr. Spencer moved to Rancho Santa Margarita, California, where he practiced for nearly two years. In 2011, he moved to the San Diego area, where he provides cosmetic, preventative dentistry, and family dentistry services at his dental office in La Jolla. For over five years, he has been a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an organization that focuses on quality and long-lasting dentistry. He also is a member of the Spear Faculty Club based in Scottsdale, Arizona, learning with fellow dentists about full mouth comprehensive and restorative dentistry. The continued education program focuses on some of the most complex dental cases. He is also a professional member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Academy, and Southwest Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. When Dr. Spencer is not serving the San Diego community, he is spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their three children: Hailey, Colton, and Hudson. He enjoys teaching his children to ride bikes, skateboard, and swim in the beautiful Southern California environment. When he's not spending quality time with his family, you can find him in the ocean surfing somewhere between South Ponto Beach and Pipes Beach or Del Mar Beach down to Tourmaline Surfing Park. Dr. Spencer is a proud member of the San Diego community in which he works and lives. Along with his amazing dental team, Dr. Spencer hopes to transform as many smiles as possible. His comprehensive approach to dentistry helps transform the lives of many area residents who return for many years for his continued compassion and care.

In this episode you'll learn the secrets to joining a group practice. For over 40 years the Parkcrest Dental Group team has been committed to serving Springfield and the surrounding areas. Whether it is through general dentistry, board certified orthodontic care, board certified pediatric care, full cosmetic restorations, dental implants, or sedation dentistry services – they focus on providing high quality care – all in one location. Parkcrest Dental Group has provided multi-specialty dental service since 1974. Their staff of nine dentists and over 50 support associates makes Parkcrest the most visited dental care group in Southwest Missouri. This is a special series created for students looking for some direction and mentorship when it comes to choosing the next path for their own professional life.  We have gone out and found some of the best in dentistry to direction and mentorship on which type of practice along with some suggestions some help when it comes to deciding which practice you want to be a part of.  Hopefully young dentists are thinking about which practice they want to join and how it will be possible to do so.  Are you going join a practice as an associate? Or, are you going to join a group practice or buy your fathers practice?  In this series for students series we are working through all of those topics and finding some of the best in the Crown Council to teach and mentor and share their advice.  As always this podcast is sponsored by The Crown Council an Association of dental practices across the United States and Canada who are committed to building a culture of success in their practice.  It's our job The Crown Council‘s job to provide the tools to build the community and to build both environment the patient and team members thrive in.  So if you're interested in being part of Crown Council I'm here in the office in Crown Council team as you're ready and willing to to bring you on and community link to Crown Council can be found in the show no to this podcast.  Enjoy the episode!   https://parkcrestdental.com

"Have confidence and be yourself." Learn about Dr. Kelly Dove's four "M's": Muscle. Mind. Meaning. Money.  Let's get to know Kelly!  Dr. Kelly grew up in Southeast Missouri, which is why Nixa her practice (Nixa Smiles) in Southeast Missouri feels like home. After receiving a bachelor's in biology at Westminster College, Dr. Kelly spent four years completing her doctorate of dental surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. While in dental school, Dr. Kelly met her husband Dr. Steve. They work together in their practice - a husband and wife team.   From Christie online, "As someone who had not been to the dentist in a long while and apprehensive about my visit and needs, Dr. Kelly and her staff far exceeded my expectations. They are incredibly kind, truly care about their patients, and made me feel more comfortable at the dentist than I thought was possible. I can't recommend them enough! Thank you so much!" 502 Google Reviews with a perfect 5 star rating. Not bad.  Kelly was awarded the Crown Council's Young Dentist of the Year award and is a huge guiding force in the young generation of doctor's moving up in the Crown Council.   www.nixasmilesdentistry.com www.youngdentistprogram.com  www.crowncouncil.com Kelly's email: drkelly@nixasmiles.com 

For the last 27 years, our mentor this month has spent her career specializing in the lending needs of dentists having designed and implemented thousands of plans to fit dentists varying banking needs from real estate and construction loans to equipment, lines of credit and refinancing student loans, she has seen and tackled just about every dental financing challenge.  Ms. Wendel joined T Bank in 2006 as Market President in Dental, Professional, and Executive lending with the primary responsibility of developing the Bank's highly successful national dental lending platform from the ground up. In addition to serving the lending needs of dental professionals, her role includes working with their trusted advisors crafting financing solutions to meet their clients' financial goals. Ms. Wendel graduated with a B.A. from UC Berkeley, and in 1994 she joined the Matsco Companies, a financing company that was subsequently purchased by Wells Fargo. She started out as an inside sales representative in both the commercial, industrial, and dental industries, transitioning after two years to a full-time role in outside sales for the West Coast dental lending division. From there, she was promoted to Business Development Officer for Wells Fargo's National Dental Programs division. We welcome her years of experience and wisdom as she shares “What every dentist needs to know NOW about practice debt:  How much, how long, and whether or not to do it.”    

Meet Dr. Clark Bassham! After completing dental school at Loma Linda University, he practiced in Central California in both a community health clinic and a private practice. Looking for a place to call home and start a family he fell in love with Alaska. He is happy to call Alaska home, with its dogs and now two children. Having grown up in Vancouver B.C., Alaska has been a seamless fit with its natural playground of mountains and ocean. His weekends and time off are filled with fishing, camping, hiking, biking, surfing, skiing, and flying. He is a member of multiple dental organizations that help him collaborate with other clinicians to provide the most up to date care. These organizations include The American Dental Society, Alaska Dental Society, The Anchorage Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and The Crown Council. Doing good both locally and abroad has always been a key ingredient in his career and he does this by participating in Anchorage Project Access, Alaska Mission of Mercy, providing pro bono dental treatment for local charities, and global dental humanitarian trips.  

Thank you for taking the time to be part of this new podcast series specifically designed for young dentists. This podcast is being created for those looking for mentorship about the options available to them after dental school. We would like to focus on the type of relationship you have created together and how other young dentists could copy your genius.    A practicing dentist in Provo, Utah, since 1996, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chris Hammond is well known for his talents in both general and cosmetic dentistry. In 1998 the Crown Council (a national group of leading-edge dentists) awarded him America's “Young Dentist of the Year.” His practice has been named Utah County's “Best of the Best” dental practice by the Daily Herald for providing quality dental care in a unique, people-oriented environment. He has recently been nominated by his peers and Woodward/White (an independent research firm) as one of “The Best Dentists in America.” Dr. Harris received his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University before attending the University of Texas Health at San Antonio School of Dentistry where he graduated with honors in his Doctorate in Dental Surgery program. “As a third-generation dentist, dentistry has always been a major part of my life. My grandfather (general dentist) and my father (oral surgeon) showed me what it meant to serve others and sacrifice for those in our community. Through their examples and with my experience as a patient of Dr. Hammond's I knew I wanted to make dentistry my profession. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps and serve those in this community that I love.”

Dr. Allison Lesko and her family had always dreamed about living in Colorado, so starting a practice in Fort Collins was a perfect fit for her. Growing up in Olathe, KS, a suburb of Kansas City, she gained a fond love for BBQ and Royals Baseball. She attended Kansas State University and graduated with honors in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While at K-State, she was a coxswain for the Kansas State Rowing Association men's crew team. Dr. Lesko earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UMKC School of Dentistry in 2007 and completed a General Practice Residency at Truman Medical Center in 2008 which further expanded her clinical skill set. Following her residency program, Dr. Lesko joined a progressive dental office in Salina, Kansas where she practiced for 8 years. Continued education and patient comfort are passions of Dr. Lesko's. She strives to provide exceptional dentistry while creating a calming and welcoming environment. She is committed to completing at least 100 hours of dental continuing education each year and focuses primarily on regenerative procedures such as grafting, implants, cosmetics and advanced sedation techniques. She is dedicated to giving back to the underserved by participating in numerous annual local outreach events such as Give Kids a Smile and Mission of Mercy. She has provided dental care internationally, most recently to the remote communities of the Dominican Republic. Being part of the community here in Fort Collins and finding ways to do good locally is important to Dr. Lesko and her dental team. They look forwards to finding ways to make a positive impact on the community. Dr. Lesko is active in multiple organizations and local leadership roles. She is an active member in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, American Dental Association, The Crown Council and Colorado Dental Association. Dr. Lesko was a highly active member in the Kansas Dental Association and the Salina Dental Society. She has served as the Salina Dental Society President from 2009-2016, Campaign manager for Keep Fluoride referendum campaign in 2014 and the Volunteers Co-Chairman for the 2015 Kansas Mission of Mercy. Her dedication to improving dentistry and public health have thusly earned her awards as the American Associate of Public Health Award in 2007, Crown Council's Young Dentist of the Year in 2011 and Soaring Eagle Award in 2015, Kansas Dental Association's Special Presidential Award in 2015 and Outstanding Community Leader by Oral Health Kansas in 2015. Dr. Lesko has been honored to share her experience and knowledge at multiple national dental conferences regarding her experience and strategies utilized during the Keep Fluoride campaign. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Lesko enjoys spending time with their two little girls; Lorelei and Annika. Dr. Lesko loves cooking and baking but it's her family music time at the piano which is one of her most cherished moments. You'll be sure to see Dr. Lesko, Annika, and Lorelei enjoying the outdoor recreations here in Colorado. Whether it's in dentistry or in her personal life, Dr. Lesko enjoys challenging herself and taking time to enjoy life's journey and the people who share it with her. https://www.thefortcollins.dentist https://www.youngdentistprogram.com

Dr. Stephen L. Beveridge is a 3rd generation dentist and a graduate of Los Gatos High School in 1977. He then graduated from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, with a double major in Biology and Economics/Business. He met his wife, Lori, at Westmont and they were married in Santa Barbara. They moved to Chicago in 1984, and Dr. Beveridge graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in 1988. They returned to their home state of California to practice with his father, Dr. Leigh, for 3 years as well as start his dental practice in Auburn, CA for 2 years. He returned to San Jose and has practiced in South San Jose since 1993. He has 3 children: Erin, Aimee, and Stephen. Stephen joined Crown Council in 1998 and over the past 23 years been an internal part in both leadership and example to the community.  South San Jose Family Dentistry has raise over $92,000 for Smiles for Life and continues to play a huge part in the growth of the Crown Council community.   Dr. Erin Beveridge Cabuling grew up in Los Gatos and was a graduate of Los Gatos High School in 2007. She then attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara followed by Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is excited to be back in the area practicing dentistry and serving the community. When she is out of the office she enjoys spending time at the gym, hiking, and cooking with family and friends. She is a Crown Council Qualified Member through which she earned the award of “Young Dentist of the Year” for 2018, a member of the ADA, CDA, and the Santa Clara Dental Society. Erin currently leads one of our Dental Mastermind groups as a moderator.  As has become our pattern on this podcast - Erin was voted the Young Dentist of the Year. 

Meet Dr. Lincoln Parker of Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, CA.  La-dera Ranch is a community located in south Orange County, California, just outside the city limits of San Juan Capistrano. 2010 census had 22,980 people living in Ladera Ranch.   Dr. Parker was born and raised in Orange County, CA and considers it the greatest place to live on earth.  Even last week when I was arranging this podcast with him he was driving home from Redwood National Park with his family and said it was his favorite place to go with his family.   He attending Brigham Young University for his undergraduate education where he also met and married his wife Mimi.  Then they moved to Las Vegas to attend dental school at the University of Las Vegas.  It was there that Dr. Parker says, "I was exposed to many aspects of dental care. It was a newer school and that afforded me the opportunity to experience the latest in technology. There I was also able to push my skills beyond typical dental schools due to the faculty's desire to give us as much clinical experience as possible." He is a passionate learner and has created an environment that focused on the long term relationships and health of his patients, and maybe he will talk about this a little today, but he went to work for a corporate owned dental practice right out of school.  It was there learned what type of practice he wanted to own - and great topic for today.   You can feel Dr. Parker's passion for his profession and helping people by just visiting his website, spending some time on his social media pages and watching a few of the videos he has recorded of what his patients say about him.   We are grateful to have him with us today to talk about his journey creating a practice from scratch and what he learned along the way.   www.crowncouncil.com www.youngdentistprogram.com 

The purpose of the Crown Council to bring together the best in dentistry.  This community is committed to providing resources.  “Never practice alone”  This podcast series has been created with Young Dentists in mind.  We are interviewing members of the Crown Council who each have a different perspective on the type of practice opportunities that are available to them.  The mentors we are interviewing will provide advice, council, warnings and mentorship based on the experiences that they have had.   Welcome our guest today Dr. Jared Theurer a practicing dentist in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City, Dr. Jared Theurer.  Our relationship with Jared goes back to the beginning - even before he went to dental school.  He joined with the Crown Council as a student while attending the University of the Pacific.  Dr. Theurer is a graduate of the University of Utah and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where he graduated with highest honors. He is the Crown Council awarded him “Young Dentist of the Year.”  He is a member of the Crown Council, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association, and the Alumni Association of the University of the Pacific. He is also an annual volunteer for the Smiles for Life Foundation and many other worthwhile humanitarian dental projects - how many dental humanitarian trips have you been on now?   Besides dentistry, his life's passions include fly fishing, fly tying, and traveling with his family. A lifelong resident of Sugar House, Dr. Theurer is married to his Highland High School sweetheart, Heather, and has four sons, Benjamin, Henry, Heber, and Carter, and one daughter, Libby. jtheurerdds@gmail.com https://www.thesugarhousedentist.com/

Steve and Stuart Anderson interview 12 different members of the Crown Council who each have specific experiences with practice ownership. They ask them specific questions about advice, pitfalls, suggestions, do's & don'ts. Advice any young doctor could use when considering the next step in their professional career. We are interviewing members of the Crown Council who each have a different perspective on the type of practice opportunities that are available to them.

Meet Dr. Tom Hughes.  Tom was one of the original members of the Crown Council and he has spent the last 3 years creating what we believe to be one of the most influential mentorship video series available to dentists https://www.mentorsandmasters.com.    Steve recently interviewed Tom to learn how and why he poured so much of his energy into producing over 50 ten-minute videos aimed at mentoring other dental professionals.     "After practicing dentistry for 46 years, building a successful practice in a large city and again in a small town, I decided on the day that I retired to make my experiences known to anyone that was willing to listen and learn from them."

Where to look when no one's looking…Recruit, Hire and Retain NOW! For top teams who want to continue growing their team Culture of Success® in today's market. With unemployment benefits creating a disincentive for many people to work, where do you find the BEST team members NOW? In this Crown Council 20:00 Mentor of the Month, the Total Patient Service Institute team will reveal: - What's working NOW in online recruiting. - What to post and what not to post in your online job listings. - What the best team members are looking for today. - Show me the money! What compensation and benefits look like today in a low unemployment market. - The TRUTH about attracting the best team and what you can do about it. - 5 myths of today's job market. - The unconventional recruiter. The best places to look where no one is looking. - Protecting your most valuable asset TODAY. And much, much more! Bring your questions and get ready to map out your strategy for recruiting for your Culture of Success today. answers@totalpatientservice.com

“Back surgery is your only option…" This statement inspired Dr. Eric Goodman to overcome a seriously bad back. Severe, years long debilitating lower back pain had been hanging over Dr. Goodman’s upcoming Chiropractic career. A year before graduation his pain hit and held its climax for several months. This was a maddening experience. After dedicating years of his life and all of his money to learn how the body worked, he was well-educated, yet stuck in daily pain with a diagnosis of severe Degenerative Joint Disease at the spine. Sympathetic doctors told him the only way to possibly relieve his pain was to undergo a painful back surgery: legitimate fusion of his lowest spine. But Dr. Goodman said NO to surgery – one of the best decisions he had ever made. Foundation Training’s birth was due to his belief that corrective movement could be the answer to his pain and give him back his mobility, health, and life. It’s been over a decade since that decision and in that time, tens of thousands of people have found similar pain relief and healing through Foundation Training. Dr. Goodman and the Foundation Training team stand confidently behind this work as our best available answer to our pain and yours.

Dr. Ray McKinley graduated from University of Detroit School of Dentistry in 1974. He has provided state-of-the-art dental care in Macomb County for over 40 years. Dr. McKinley’s daughter Brittany joined the practice in the summer of 2011, upon her completion of her dental degree from The University of Detroit, School of Dentistry. Dr. McKinley remains on the cutting edge of technology, striving to provide the highest quality of dental care available today. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Macomb County Dental Society. He has also served as member of the Michigan Dental Association Peer Review Committee. This year, Dr. McKinley continued his 12 year tradition of teaching a class to a group of wonderful juniors and seniors at Lutheran High North called Business Character Values. Several of his staff members join him in teaching this class by mentoring a student. Born in Detroit, Ray is one of 12 children born to Dr. Otis and Phyllis McKinley, of Fraser. Ray, along with all of his brothers, followed in the footsteps of his father and became a dentist. Dr. McKinley’s daughter, Brittany, graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2011 and is now continuing the family tradition into the 3rd generation! The McKinley Family has provided dental care in Macomb County and throughout the State of Michigan for over 65 years. Ray is part of a family with a history of hard work, including building McKinley Airport in Fraser, learning to fly solo by age 16, the development of Pine Valley Golf Course in Romeo, past president of the Romeo Chamber of Commerce, former president of the Romeo Kiwanis Club, a delegate to Washington DC’s Conference for Small Business, and building numerous dental offices throughout Michigan. Ray continues to stay involved in growing and developing his community. Ray and his wife Lynn have six children, and five grandchildren. Ray has written the book, "Ride the Elephant". Ride the Elephant calls out the elephant in the room that holds you back, that has been hiding in plain sight, then challenges you with questions and answers you have never considered before. You will dive very deep, if you allow yourself to go that far, into why we act, think and behave as we do. You will likely see that today’s normal daily reactions are really creating a waterfall event with those around you. The interplay of so many feelings and reactions like hate, blame, excuses, accountability, judgment, fear, and pride are examined. You will begin to consider how this juxtaposition of emotions are creating havoc in your life – like “the elephant in the room.” https://raymckinley.com  

The Crown Council was first introduced to Jon Acuff by Crown Council member Dr. Dennis Wells who takes care of Jon’s oral health.  At the Annual Event in Nashville in 2015 where he presented to us about his book “Do Over.”  Then 3 years later he returned to the Annual Event stage to share his presentation about his next book “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done”. That is a rare feet - getting on the stage of the Annual Event twice put you into a pretty elite club.   Now, we are on to Jon’s new book “Soundtracks” The Surprising Solution to Overthinking”  It’s already a New York Times Bestseller (after two weeks) which is an amazing accomplishment considering Jon hasn’t been doing live events because of the Corona Virus. Jon is also a New York Time best selling author of 6 other books and if you follow Jon on Social Media you will find an inspiring blend of humor, honesty and hope.  And he is killing it in the social world with 300,000 Twitter followers, 187,000 Facebook followers and 125,000 Instagram Followers.  Jon loves Snowbird and skiing which connects us in a very special way. Steve and I grew up shredding on the hills of Snowbird in Utah. I also learned listening to the audio version of Soundtracks that he wears his Snowbird t-shirt almost daily. Kudos.    But...and this the end of the introduction as an FYI at the last Annual Event in Nashville (2020) we hosted and planned the “Gift of Music” benefit concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium. This is a concert that host in conjunction with our Annual Event whenever we go to Nashville and he not only shared the stage with Dolly Parton but introduced and opened for her - dream come true status unlocked!   Jon has his own podcast called “All It Takes Is a Goal” that teaches many of the principles we will talk about today, but one thing that will make today special is our own special application of the “Soundtrack” principles to a dental office.  We are hoping to help you make sure your dental practice’s culture, which is a collection of agreed upon soundtracks, is setting you up for success. 

Mentor of the Month with Crown Council All-Star Dr. Chris Hammond.  He spent an hour with the 2020 Young Dentist Program sharing his "life tips".  This Mentor of the Month is that mastermind call with the Young Dentists.  Learn from one of the best in the Crown Council about how he builds culture and his team.   A practicing dentist in Provo, Utah, since 1996, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chris Hammond is well known for his talents in both general and cosmetic dentistry. In 1998 the Crown Council (a national group of leading-edge dentists) awarded him America’s “Young Dentist of the Year.” His practice has been named Utah County’s “Best of the Best” dental practice by the Daily Herald for providing quality dental care in a unique, people-oriented environment. He has recently been nominated by his peers and Woodward/White (an independent research firm) as one of “The Best Dentists in America.” Dr. Chris Hammond is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry, where he graduated with the highest honors while receiving a doctorate of medical dentistry. He has lectured on both the local and national levels including the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston Massachusetts. Dr. Hammond has been a featured author in Dental Practice and Finance, and his practice has been highlighted in many of the leading dental publications including Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, The Dental Success Newsletter, Dental Practice Report, and The Independent Dentist. He also is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, one of the world’s most prestigious cosmetic dental education programs, and has served as a Clinical Research Associates evaluator of new dental products since 1996. In 2003, cosmetic dentist Dr. Hammond became a clinical instructor with the well-known Hornbrook Group, a group of leading-edge cosmetic dentists who travel the country teaching cosmetic dentistry to other dentists.

In 1996 a group of forward-looking dentists were searching for a group where like-minded dentists seeking continual improvement could come together. Their goal was to raise the overall standards of dentistry together by creating a culture of success personally, professionally and in their respective communities. Those dentists with the help of Steve and Greg Anderson where the beginning of the Crown Council community.The Crown Council, more than two decades, later has grown to a community of over 1,100 dental professional. Our mission is to provide an organization where dental teams can come to learn, share, grow, serve and profit by creating a successful practice culture. This is a community of “like-minded” dental teams who are continually seeking to raise the standards of dentistry and who look out for each other. This is not a passive experience. There is an expectation that you will bring your very best to the community and share it.

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For General Practice Dentistry, you can find Dr. Stanleigh at https://www.wildwooddentalcalgary.com. For Orofacial Pain/TMJ Dysfunction exams, diagnosis and treatment, you can book appointments to see Dr. Stanleigh at https://www.wildwooddentalcalgary.com. Dr. Stanleigh has studied with some of the best clinicians, researchers and educators around the world. For Orofacial Pain and TMJ Dysfunction, his approach is primarily based on starting with a removeable, reversible, non-drug (oral or injected), multi-disciplinary team approach to diagnosis and treatment using objective measurements as taught by Dr. Clayton Chan at https://occlusionconnections.com. With over 4000 patients examined and treated over the past 20 years, we work hard to identify the underlying reason for pain to find a path for recovery and long term stability. For Dr. Stanleigh’s Speaking, Consulting, Coaching, Training business, you can find him at https://drlarryspeaks.com or https://drlarryspeaks.ca. For Dr. Stanleigh’s Sports Performance Mouthguards, the Agility Guard, you can find more information at http://www.agilityguard.com. Athletes fitted by Dr. Stanleigh’s Gneuromuscular approach have won 10 Olympic Medals including Gold in Summer and Winter Games. Ask us how we can help improve your sports performance while protecting your teeth and jaws, as well as reducing the incidence and severity of concussions and CTE prevention. For Dr. Stanleigh’s Voice Acting you can find him at http://pantsoptional.ca. The comedy podcast, No Shirt, No Shoes, Pants Optional is available for free on iTunes and everywhere you find your favourite podcasts. For the Graphic Novel project USNA: The United States of North America, you can get more information here http://usna.ca.