The Steps to Starting a Successful Full Arch Practice w/ Dr. Soren Paape

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, Dr. Soren Paape shares his journey in dentistry, from his education at Marquette University to becoming a partner at SmileNow Dental Group. Dr. Paape talks about his passion for implant dentistry, his experience with dental surgeries, and the business side of running a dental practice. He also discusses the importance of gaining hands-on experience during dental school, the benefits of digital dentistry, and offers valuable advice for dental students interested in full arch implant dentistry. Tune in for insights on navigating dental school, the challenges of dental surgery, and the future of digital implant practices.Be sure to follow Dr. Paape on Instagram @drsorenpaape and listen into their podcast @thefixedpodcast 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Dr. Soren Paape00:28 Dr. Paape's Educational Background00:49 Current Practice and Day-to-Day Work01:14 Journey into Implant Dentistry02:14 Business Side of Dentistry03:35 Gaining Experience During Dental School05:33 First Year of Professional Work10:21 Challenges and Learning Curves14:58 Guided vs. Freehand Implant Placement18:19 Understanding Implant Failures20:11 Introducing Smile Now Dental Group21:44 Digital Advancements in Implant Dentistry25:46 Ownership and Business Model29:33 Advice for Dental Students35:44 Continuing Education and Professional Growth37:32 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationSupport the show