Smile Advanced Dental Center’s Dr. Will Rahn has been practicing general dentistry in the Summerville, SC, area for more than 30 years. He is passionate about considering the unique needs of each and every one of his patients and tailoring his expert approach to fit their smiles.
We chatted with Dr. Rahn to learn more about his accomplished dentistry background, why he loves his work, and what else makes him smile.
When did you know you wanted to be a dentist?
Believe or not, I was 11 when I decided that I wanted to be a dentist! I broke a tooth and my dentist at the time fixed it — and I was so impressed.
What are you focused on right now?
General practice dentistry is actually quite challenging because it requires well-rounded knowledge and expertise of many practice areas. For example, on any one day, I might need to do fillings, root canals, teeth removal, orthodontics, and so much more. We all want to be extraordinarily good generalists at Smile Advanced Dental Center, so that we can offer as much help as possible to all our patients.
I am also interested in and learning more daily about “impression-free” digital dentistry, and the advances that 3D printing will soon afford us. The innovations here are exciting.
How has working in industry made you a better dentist?
Probably the number one thing that has made me a better dentist is that I’ve never worked in a single-focus practice. Early in my career, I co-founded a practice that provided all phases of dentistry. But when I joined what is now Smile Advanced Dental Center 22 years ago, I did so because it gave me the opportunity to continue to elevate my own expertise across many facets of dentistry — while utilizing all the latest technology and equipment. As dentists, I think one of the best things we can do for our patients is to always keep investing in our learning so we can provide the most skill and best care possible.
What is something that makes you smile?
I love plants and dogs, so I spend a lot of time with both! I have 12 Japanese maple trees — and a little-known fact about them is that they *might* even have names. I won’t bore you with all their names, but one is called The Boss (after Bruce Springsteen, of course) and another is Rooster (because the leaves of these trees are red).
My three dogs are rescues — a husky mix; a Treeing Walker Coonhound mix; and a Doberman mix. When I was five years old, I was given a choice between a bicycle and a dog – and you better believe I chose a dog and haven’t looked back since!
Tell us more about some of your work in the community.
I have been involved with the Summerville Rotary Club for 12 years. I’m also starting to focus more time on a local animal shelter called Dorchester Paws.
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