At Smile Now Dental Group, we are a Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) dedicated to empowering full-arch providers to achieve their highest potential. Through advanced education, business support, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence, we create an environment where dental professionals thrive.
Our mission is to provide accessible, long-term dental care through cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices, meeting the diverse needs of our patients with compassion and precision. By fostering collaborative partnerships and prioritizing professional growth, we aim to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients while ensuring our partners experience the benefits of ownership, career advancement, and personal fulfillment.
Together, we are transforming lives—one smile at a time. Join us in our mission to redefine full-arch dentistry and create lasting success.
We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient care by utilizing evidence-based techniques, advanced technology, and patient oriented solutions. Our commitment to clinical excellence extends beyond practice support with over-the-shoulder training, hands-on mentorship, and real-time support for complex cases including those requiring remote anchorage. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, we empower our providers to master full-arch dentistry and consistently achieve exceptional, long-term outcomes for their patients.
At Smile Now Dental Group, we believe in mutual investment and shared success. We empower our partner doctors by offering traditional business partnerships as early as six months into their journey with us. This model provides access to practice-level profits, full participation in capital events, and the tax benefits of ownership, all while leveraging the proven systems that drive SNDG’s success. By fostering a culture of collaboration and growth, we ensure that our partners thrive both professionally and financially, creating long-term value for themselves, their practices, and their patients.
Smile Now Dental Group is owned and operated by three clinical partners who each manage their own practices within the Smile Now family. This hands-on approach ensures that our leadership remains deeply connected to the operational and clinical realities faced by our partner doctors. By working alongside our partners in the same environment, we bring a unique perspective to supporting their success. Each practice benefits from comprehensive administrative training and oversight, ensuring that everyone—patients, doctors, and staff—is cared for in all aspects of practice ownership. Our leadership model is rooted in empathy, experience, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Smile Now Dental Group was formed by three partners with extensive experience in the world of both full arch implantology and the dynamics of Dental Support Organizations.
The flagship office, Smile Now Boise, was started by Dr. Caleb Stott in Eagle, ID in June 2023. Through the implementation of evidence based modalities for patient care, Dr. Stott implemented industry standards such as fully digital workflow, general anesthesia, and remote anchorage techniques to deliver next-level quality care to his patients at an affordable price.
In late 2024, Dr. Caleb Stott was joined by Dr. Soren Paape and Dr. Tyler Tolbert, both former clinical directors at a multi-regional DSO, to expand the Smile Now model into a scalable and reproducible system. Together, they envisioned a Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) driven by a commitment to clinical excellence, long-term partnerships, and substantial equity opportunities for like-minded doctors.
The Smile Now model is built on the foundation of high clinical standards and the belief that fostering enduring relationships with skilled and like-minded doctors is essential to creating an organization that not only replicates the success of Smile Now Boise but stands the test of time. Today, Smile Now Dental Group empowers doctors to achieve professional growth and success while maintaining a patient-centered approach that ensures exceptional outcomes.
Smile Now Dental Group has expanded to six offices as of March 2025, with plans for continued growth. Our success is driven by forming meaningful relationships with doctors who are passionate about broadening their expertise in full-arch implantology. By offering early equity partnerships, we empower full-arch doctors to leverage our proven systems and robust support while enjoying the financial and professional rewards of practice ownership.
At Smile Now, we believe that sustainable growth comes from collaboration, innovation, and mutual success, creating a foundation for long-term impact and transformative care.
Dr. Stott’s passion for dentistry started as a teenager while visiting his family dentist in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He went on to complete degrees in Business and Archaeology at Brigham Young University before beginning dental school at Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona. During Dental School Dr. Stott was commissioned as a medical officer in the US Army, serving for a total of 11 years.
While serving, MAJ Stott completed an Advanced Education of General Dentistry and worked closely with dental specialists to develop the necessary training to place and restore dental implants. He received high honors receiving an Army Achievement Medal as “The Most Valuable Dentist” as well as an Army Commendation Medal and the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal.
Dr. Stott has traveled and lived internationally to learn from key implant innovators in Korea, Germany, Portugal and Brazil. He has completed hundreds of hours of implant continuing education for the purpose of helping patients regain function, get their smiles back, and being able to chew the foods they love.
In 2023 Dr. Stott and his family moved back to the great state of Idaho as the owner of Smile Now Boise Dentures and Implants. He opened his practice after experiencing the downsides of corporate owned dental offices. He is proud to provide patients the opportunity to be treated in a private office that offers long-term, uncompromising, affordable care.
Originally hailing from Macon, Georgia, Dr. Tolbert graduated from the Dental College of Georgia, where he spent most of his time researching dental implants and dentures. He spent every vacation and school break attending advanced education courses and working alongside implant dentists to help him hit the ground running.
Dr. Tolbert spent several years working as a Clinical Director in a multi-regional full arch group, educating over 40 doctors in implantology as well as traveling the country to provide clinical support. Today, he has settled down in Washington with his wife and is the proud owner of Smile Now Tri-Cities.
When he’s not honing his skills and providing care for his patients, Dr. Tolbert enjoys the great outdoors, playing guitar, and “anything with an engine”.
Dr. Tolbert decided early on in his career that his passion was for restoring peoples’ smiles. “I do this because the average patient that walks through our doors is asking to have their life changed. It is challenging work, but it is by far the most rewarding.”
Dr. Soren Paape’s journey in dentistry is characterized by a steadfast dedication to excellence and compassion. Raised in northern Wisconsin, he embodied a strong sense of community and service, shaping his professional ethos. Beginning with a robust foundation in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he embarked on his dental voyage, culminating in the attainment of his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University.
Dr. Paape’s commitment to equitable healthcare is evident in his tireless efforts to ensure all dental patients have access to top-notch services and leave with radiant smiles. His pursuit of excellence propelled him into the realms of surgical and implant dentistry, where he gained invaluable experience through a year-long surgical externship at Aurora and Froedert hospitals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His dedication to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in his field is reflected in his continuous education and training in surgery, implants, bone grafting, restorative dentistry, and digital dentistry.
However, what truly distinguishes Dr. Paape is his compassionate and caring nature, which has earned him acclaim among colleagues and patients alike. His affiliations with esteemed dental organizations such as the ADA, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry underscore his commitment to professional growth and adherence to exemplary standards of care. Alongside his affiliations with respected organizations, he has earned the esteemed fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, highlighting his expertise and commitment to pioneering implant dentistry.
Outside the realm of dentistry, Dr. Paape derives joy from outdoor pursuits like hiking and snow sports, as well as from honing his culinary skills in the kitchen. His dedication to maintaining a healthy lifestyle mirrors his commitment to overall well-being, both for himself and his patients.
In addition to his clinical prowess, Dr. Paape has held pivotal roles, including serving as the clinical director responsible for training doctors in over 30 offices. Currently, he generously shares his expertise as a mentor for the Colorado Surgical Institute. His dedication to continuous learning is evidenced by his completion of over 500 hours of implant-related dental continuing education.
Dr. Paape’s professional journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to serving others and making a tangible difference in their lives. Through his combination of work experience, volunteerism, and personal interests, he has cultivated the skills and insights necessary to be an empathetic and effective dentist, enriching the lives of his patients and community alike.