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In 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 Paape

00:28 Dr. Paape's Educational Background

00:49 Current Practice and Day-to-Day Work

01:14 Journey into Implant Dentistry

02:14 Business Side of Dentistry

03:35 Gaining Experience During Dental School

05:33 First Year of Professional Work

10:21 Challenges and Learning Curves

14:58 Guided vs. Freehand Implant Placement

18:19 Understanding Implant Failures

20:11 Introducing Smile Now Dental Group

21:44 Digital Advancements in Implant Dentistry

25:46 Ownership and Business Model

29:33 Advice for Dental Students

35:44 Continuing Education and Professional Growth

37:32 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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