Dr Papas graduated from the Bachelor of Dental Science at The University of Queensland in 1996 and began his career as a dental officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. He completed Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2000, and in 2001 was accepted into the Master of Dental Science orthodontic program at The University of Queensland, graduating in 2003 as specialist orthodontist.

Dr Papas was in private practice in Brisbane until 2015 and has been practising in Canberra since this time. Dr Papas has extensive experience in treating adults and children of all ages. He is a member of the Australian Dental Association and Australian Society of Orthodontists.

When not at Supersmile, Dr Papas enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He has interests in all-things science, mathematics and history.