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. 
 

Young Dentist of the Year: Dr. Cherish Dunshee

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.

Humanitarian Team of the Year with Dr. Joe Baggett

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

Most Innovative Dental Team: Dr. Yahya Mansour & Rodeo Dental

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.

The Libby Group: Voted ”Team of the Year” 2022

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.

Voted Best Doctor to Work For - Dr. Karen Williamson

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. 

”Finding A Mastermind”

"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 S

“Build Your Brand As An Associate”

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

”Joining a Group Practice” with Parkcrest Dental Group

"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 

”Building a New Practice” with Dr. Kelly Dove

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.”  
 

”All About Banking” with Audrey Wendel

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.
 

“Becoming A Partner” with Dr. Clark Bassham

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.”

”Getting Hired As An Associate” with Dr. Alex Harris & Dr. Chris Hammond

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

”From Associate to Practice Owner” with Dr. Allison Lesko

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. 

”Working In A Family Practice” with Erin & Steve Beveridge

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 

”Starting a Practice from Scratch” with Dr. Lincoln Parker

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/

“Buying A Retiring Dentists Practice” with Dr. Jared Theurer

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.

“Copy Genius” Finding Mentors to Guide You

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."

Dr. Tom Hughes ”Mentors & Masters”

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

Pam Peterson ”Recruit, Hire and Retain NOW!”

“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.

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