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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Want Better Results? Make It Easier

By Candy Velez - CRDH, BSDH | February 9, 2026

Remove Friction – Unlock Consistency By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IgniteDDS Dental Hygiene Coach The Question That Changes Everything How Are We Making It Easy? Most dental teams want to do excellent work. They want to accurately diagnose, thoroughly document, and provide care that truly supports long-term health. Yet despite good intentions, consistency often slips….

How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 1

By Sable Muntean | February 2, 2026

How Dentistry Quietly Changes Your Relationships By: Dr. Sable Muntean Dentistry is a deeply rewarding profession. Every day, you transform smiles, ease pain, and build trust with your patients. But behind the satisfaction lies a hidden cost—your personal relationships. If you’ve ever felt tension at home after a long day, noticed that your partner seems…

Busy ≠ Profitable: The February Reality Check Every Practice Owner Needs

By David Rice | February 2, 2026

By: Dr. David Rice While January often feels like a fresh start – schedules filling fast – production firing on all cylinders – and that sense that this is the year everything finally clicks … Like our diet and gym new year’s resolutions – February arrives and … The practice is still busy, but stress…

The Sugar Crisis: The Link to Oral-Systemic Health

By Dr. Paul Henny, DDS | February 2, 2026

By: Paul Henny, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Henny granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. According to the CDC, one in three Americans will be diabetic by 2050 if we don’t make significant course corrections. By that same time, 42% of the population is expected to be obese, a condition…

Why the Money Isn’t Showing Up: Part 2

By Dawn Patrick | February 2, 2026

The Front Desk Systems That Make or Break Cash FlowDid you miss Part One? Catch up on Why the Money Isn’t Showing Up, Part 1 👉  By: Dawn Patrick, COO and Dental Business Strategy Coach, IgniteDDS Let’s be honest — Cash flow problems usually don’t start with insurance. They start with unclear financial conversations. 1….

Buying a Dental Practice Is the Easy Part—Earning the Team’s Trust Is the Real Work

By Ronda Holman | January 26, 2026

By: Ronda Holman Purchasing an existing dental practice offers a significant advantage: a team that already knows your patients, systems, and practice culture.  However, one critical factor doesn’t automatically transfer with ownership—trust. Building trust with your new team requires intention, patience, and thoughtful leadership. 1. Listen More Than You Lead in the First Weeks When…

Would It Even Matter If I Wasn’t Here?

By Dr. Eric Recker | January 26, 2026

By: Eric Recker I froze. Where were those thoughts coming from and why were they in MY head? It was the end of yet another chaotic day in my practice. A day of all alone at the top as my team of eighteen left the office to go about their normal lives outside of the…

How Young Dentists Can Succeed with Debt

By Dr. James Pitts | January 26, 2026

By: Dr. James Pitts As a former practicing General Dentist, I understand the challenges all Dentists face concerning debt. Over the last 10 years, the student loan debt problem has reached crisis levels. The cost of dental education has risen faster than inflation, leaving most young Dentists with student loan debt of $400,000 or more….

The Importance of Caries Risk Assessment and Management

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | January 26, 2026

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis article originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. For most of us, caries risk assessment feels second nature; we’ve been trained to do it from the start. Diagnosing caries and periodontal disease are among the first skills we develop in dental school. Early…

Top 5 Mistakes Dentists Make When Starting a Practice & How to Avoid Them

By David Rice | January 26, 2026

By: Dr. David Rice There is no moment more exciting, or more overwhelming, than building your dream dental practice from the ground up. But with no patient base, no production history, and endless decisions to make, a start-up can either launch your self-determined future or trap you in stress, debt, and discouragement. We coach fearless, trailblazing…