Crown Council Mentor of the Month

”All About Banking” with Audrey Wendel

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.”  
 

“Becoming A Partner” with Dr. Clark Bassham

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.
 

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

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.”

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

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

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

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. 

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

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.comwww.youngdentistprogram.com 

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

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/

“Copy Genius” Finding Mentors to Guide You

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.