Empowering Women
in Dentistry
Make Confident, Informed Business Choices
Reduce Stress and increase business profits
Build a sustainable and scalable practice with us
Ladder5 helps women doctors build thriving, profitable practices while staying true to their values through proven leadership strategies, business systems, and personal development coaching.
- The Ladder5 Approach
Leadership That Feels Right
Clarity & Vision
Data-Driven Leadership
Balanced Growth
- The Ladder5 Advantage
Why Ladder5 Mentorship Is Different
Most leadership and business coaching programs for doctors focus on hard metrics and outdated, male-driven success models. But at Ladder5 Coaching, I believe that women doctors don’t have to sacrifice their well-being, authenticity, or personal values to run a profitable and fulfilling practice.
Most people think you have to hustle harder, work longer hours, and “man up” to succeed—but I know that true leadership comes from clarity, confidence, and systems that work for you, not against you. My coaching helps women dentists unlock the power of their own leadership style, build practices that thrive without burnout, and create lasting impact without compromising who they are.
My clients love working with me because I’ve been where they are. I know the unique challenges women doctors face because I’ve built, scaled, and exited successful practices myself. I provide real, practical strategies—not just motivational fluff—so my clients see immediate and lasting results.
See What everyone Is Saying
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"She trains you to elevate your thinking"
Working with Summer has been a game-changer. She brings a refreshing perspective as a woman in the field that’s grounded, insightful, and deeply empowering. She helps you think strategically and big-picture, always moving with intention toward your goals. Her experience shines through every session, and the way she trains you to elevate your thinking has blown my mind. I’ve gained tremendous clarity and purpose.
Dr. Taghreed As-Sanie
"Grew my production by $100k a month"
I can’t recommend Ladder 5 enough. When I met Dr. Kassmel, I was a burned-out dentist struggling with a start-up while running my practice. She helped me find the courage to go all in with my start-up. Within a year, I grew my production by $100k a month. She also helped me find balance and systematize my business so I can be a more present mom and wife. This program changed everything.
Dr. Emily Dennison
"She has a no BS approach"
I’m forever grateful I met Summer. Her mentorship transformed my business and lifestyle. Working with her, I increased profits and gained the flexibility and freedom I have today. Summer listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and truly understands problems before offering solutions. She has a “no BS” approach that’s clear, direct, and immediately actionable. She truly understands the challenges of being a female dental owner.
Dr. Mila Cohen
"Great at understanding people and leadership"
What makes Summer special is how she recognizes what it takes to solve problems. She asks the right questions and gets to the core of issues with a solution-focused approach. Summer is great at understanding people and has an ability to connect with anyone. She asks questions in a non-judgmental way, cares deeply, and follows through. She’s confident yet humble, and knows both the dental business and the business of leadership.
Dr. Karley Schneider
- Work With Us
Ladder5 Services
- Ladder5 Mentorship
Mentorship
Transform your leadership and practice with personalized, in-depth coaching tailored to your unique goals and challenges. Through focused support and accountability, I help you gain clarity, implement strategic systems, and lead with authentic confidence.
- Ladder5 Education
On-Demand Education
Access my curated library of trainings, CE’s, and webinars for team members and doctors designed to boost efficiency, save time, and supplement your income. Each product is battle-tested in real practice settings and designed to solve specific challenges that women doctors face.
- Ladder5 Courses
Ladder5 Courses
Stop spending countless hours training new team members from scratch. Our self-paced courses teach your staff scheduling, treatment planning, and insurance coordination using proven systems that work in real dental practices.
- Meet The Founder
About Dr. Summer
I understand the challenges women doctors face because I’ve lived them. As a practicing dentist and multi-practice owner, I’ve experienced the pressure to conform to outdated leadership models that don’t work for women.
After years of trial and error, I discovered that true success for women doctors doesn’t come from hustling harder—it comes from leading with clarity, implementing the right systems, and staying true to your authentic leadership style.
Today, I help women dentists make the shift from survival mode to purposeful leadership through my proven 5 Pillars framework. If you’re ready to feel aligned, energized, and in control of your practice again, I invite you to apply to work with me.
Ready to Transform Your Practice and Your Life?
View The Ladder5 Services
Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Together, we’ll create clarity around your goals, build simple systems that work for you, and help you feel more confident as a leader and in your life. Let’s create lasting change together so you can truly have it all.
