Dr. Summer Kassmel
22 Years in Practice, 2 Locations
"Make your vision so clear that your fears become irrelevant"
About Summer
Dr. Summer Kassmel is the CEO and owner of Castle Peak Dental, Avon Dental, Vail Valley Dental Assisting School, DA Schools Delivered, and Dental Career Academy in Vail, Colorado. A dedicated entrepreneur, she manages two large multi-doctor practices, working clinically as a Diamond-level Invisalign® provider two days a week and spending two additional days as CEO. She also runs Vail Valley Dental Assisting School and extends this program through DA Schools Delivered, helping other doctors nationwide train dental assistants within their own practices. Summer is particularly passionate about supporting women doctors in building successful, fulfilling practices. As a co-founder of Dental Career Academy with Mark Costes, Summer offers an online education platform to help individuals with no dental experience start careers in front-office administration and support existing practices in developing exceptional teams. A Black Belt Coach for the Dental Success Institute, she guides doctors in systematizing their practices and controlling overhead while also leading the Lady Leader Group at Dental Success Network to mentor and inspire women in dentistry. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, innovating, and spending quality time with her kids.
Coaching
Strengths
Scaling Predictably
Building a Leadership Team
Treatment Planning
Women in Leadership
Personal Projects And Interests
"I’m fortunate to call the heart of the Rocky Mountains home, where I enjoy quality time with my two wonderful children, Siena and Cash. Over the past decade, I've had the unique opportunity to step away from clinical practice and focus on building businesses that empower dentists and their teams. Supporting other doctors in defining their own paths to success—by asking clarifying questions and crafting strategies around their vision—has been deeply rewarding. Outside of work, I find joy in hiking, immersing myself in a good book, and engaging in thoughtful conversations with open-minded individuals who are passionate about creating fulfilling lives. These moments of connection and exploration bring a sense of purpose and balance to my life."
