Dr. Hannah Crowell

Dr. Hannah Crowell

Dr. Hannah Crowell is a graduate of The Ohio State Dental School and is practicing as a general dentist in Houston, Texas.

She happily lives there with her husband (also a general dentist), their three young children, and their pup.

She is kept busy with her work and family, but enjoys hanging out with family and friends, road trips (with many necessary pit stops due to feisty toddlers), and exploring new cities and the great outdoors whenever she gets the opportunity!

dentist assessing his finances, and skills to decide if he is ready to buy his own dental practice

Ready or Not: How to Know When It’s Time to Buy a Dental Practice 

By: Dr. Hannah Crowell Buying a dental practice is a significant milestone in your career as a…

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Navigating Dental Practice Ownership: Rural vs. Urban Opportunities

By: Dr. Hannah Crowell Are you a dental professional considering taking the leap into practice ownership? One…

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buying a dental practice vs investing in a start up

Buying a Dental Practice vs. Investing in a Start-Up

Weighing the Costs of Something Borrowed vs. Something New By: Dr. Hannah Crowell Deciding to embark on…

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tips to boost your credit and your savings before dental practice ownership

Boost Your Credit & Build a Savings Cushion Before Practice Ownership

Tips to Build Credit & Savings for a Thriving Future of Dental Practice Ownership By: Dr. Hannah…

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what ifs when thinking about your dental career

Don’t Let The “What Ifs” Deter You From Success In Your Dental Career

By: Hannah Crowell Why is it so hard to commit to or even consider buying a dental…

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reasons for high employee turnover

High Employee Turnover? What’s Going Wrong? 

By: Hannah Crowell A dental office may experience high employee turnover for various reasons, which can negatively…

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working with a DSO

Why This Young Dentist Went With a DSO

By: Hannah Crowell Dental students are not encouraged to pursue a career with a DSO (dental support…

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Shifting ‘The Locus of Control’ Towards a True Partnership

By Dr. Brad Weiss | September 27, 2024

By: Brad WeissThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Weiss granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. As a maximizer, I’m always tweaking processes to try to make things a little better. A few years back on the advice of a wise mentor, I made a small change to the last question I…

Building & Maintaining a Strong, Committed Dental Team: A Comprehensive Guide for Long-Term Success 

By Dawn Patrick | September 25, 2024

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  The success of any dental practice is rooted in the strength of its team. As a dentist and business owner, the challenge of managing a team while balancing clinical duties can feel overwhelming. However, creating a culture of engagement, accountability, and commitment is crucial for…

Solea Dental Laser Transformation

By Dr. Anthony Bolamperti, DDS | September 23, 2024

By: Dr. Anthony Bolamperti, DDSThis topic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Bolamperit granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Every doctor who invests in a Solea dental laser has a transformation. Every transformation may be a little different, but they all have common threads that tie us together. My transformation began earlier than…

Individualized Patient Details for Lifelong Relationships

By Dr. DeAnne Blazek, DDS | September 20, 2024

By: DeAnne Blazek DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Blazek granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. We see many patients daily and, it’s hard to remember all of them. You may remember their dental concerns or recall your work once you examined but not the people themselves. Keeping an individualized notebook…

Embracing Balance in Dentistry: Dr. Naved Fatmi on Avoiding Burnout

By Dr. Naved Fatmi | September 18, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Naved FatmiEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In the fast-paced world of dentistry, balancing practice demands with personal well-being can often feel like walking a tightrope. Burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, looms as a serious risk. Fortunately, Dr. Naved Fatmi’s…

Exceeding Dental Patient Expectations

By Dr. Timothy Anderson, DDS | September 16, 2024

A Practice of Exceeding Dental Patient Expectation By: Timothy Anderson, DDSThis topic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Anderson granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Patient-Centered, Technology-Driven Culture A few years ago, I did the crazy thing of starting a dental practice from scratch. Naturally, there were some hurdles and struggles, specifically doing…

What is Function and Aesthetics in Dentistry?

By Dr. Neeraj Khanna, DDS | September 13, 2024

By: Dr. Neeraj KhannaTopic originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Khanna granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Let’s face it – it’s an image-conscious world we live in. Patients often walk into dental offices with a single goal: achieving that perfect smile (while treating other underlying issues.) However, this focus on aesthetics can…

Navigating Financial Pitfalls in Dentistry: Insights from Dr. Naved Fatmi

By Dr. Naved Fatmi | September 11, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Naved FatmiEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Welcome back to another episode of Dental Fuel, the podcast that delves into the rarely discussed middle stages of dental practices—the mistakes and learnings that shape success. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. Naved Fatmi return to share his valuable…

From Erbium to Solea: Falling in Love with Pediatric Dentistry Again

By Dr. Jennifer Bryk Hechko, DDS, MS, FAAPD | September 9, 2024

By: Jennifer Bryk Hechko, DDS, MS, FAAPDTopic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Hechko granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. My Solea Story started back in May of 2017 when I purchased a practice that had an erbium laser. That laser served as a really nice coat rack for a couple of years…

Going Beyond Traditional Dentistry To Improve Dental Care

By Dr. Bill Gregg, DDS | September 6, 2024

By: Bill Gregg DDSTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Lately, we see a positive tendency of the dental profession to improve the approach to how we take care of our patients. The fear most patients have of the dentist usually comes from traditional dentistry, when…