Julieanne O'Connor, co-host of the Influential Dental podcast, interviews Dr. Mark Costes, a renowned entrepreneur and dental industry leader. Mark shares his remarkable journey, overcoming learning challenges and a life-changing accident that fueled his passion for dentistry. He opens up about the resilience required to gain acceptance into dental school after 21 tries. The conversation also dives into his nonprofit, Smile Outreach International, dedicated to providing dental care to underserved communities, and the importance of building a supportive dental network.