Crown Council Mentor of the Month

”Building a Culture of Success in Your Team” with Dr. Jessica Perkins

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.

”How To Lead Your Business” with Julie Charlestein, CEO of Premier Dental Products

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.

Outstanding Individual Achievement Award | Dr. Brandon Robison

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.

A Mobile Dental Company with Dr. Sterling Stalder

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.

Mentor of the Month #109: Dr. Chelsea Gonzalez ”Team of the Year”

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."

Kid’s Tooth Team with Dr. Alex Otto

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.

Young Dentist of the Year: Dr. Cherish Dunshee

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. 
 

Humanitarian Team of the Year with Dr. Joe Baggett

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.