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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
High Employee Turnover? What’s Going Wrong?
By: Hannah Crowell A dental office may experience high employee turnover for various reasons, which can negatively…
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…
How to Discover Occlusal Muscle Disorders
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com One of the key components of a complete exam is the palpation of the masticatory muscles. During this part of the exam, we are looking for signs of muscle tenderness or pain. This pain is an indication of…
Importance of Financial Planning for Dentists: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As dental professionals, you dedicate your lives to ensuring the oral health and well-being of your patients. However, amidst the rigors of running a successful practice, it’s essential not to overlook the importance of sound financial planning. Unfortunately, many dentists fall into common traps that can hinder their long-term financial success….
Help…My Dental Assistant is Always Late!
By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was…
Scariest Clinical Mistake with Dr. Jennifer Bell
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Jennifer BellEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jennifer Bell, a full-time practicing dentist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Bell is known for her involvement in organized dentistry and as a co-host on the podcast “Dentists IN the Know.“ We discuss her…
Financial Mistake of Chasing Tax Breaks with Dr. Bell
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Jennifer BellEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Today, we speak with Dr. Jennifer Bell, who candidly discusses a financial mistake she made in her career and how it relates to taxes. Join us as we explore the often-overlooked aspects of dental finances and their implications on a dentist’s practice and…
Considerations of Treatment Planning a Maxillary Implant Prosthesis
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com When we have patients with an existing maxillary denture who want to transition to some type of implant prosthesis, there are many things to consider when we are treatment planning these types of cases. The number…
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 of the critical decisions you’ll face is choosing between a rural or urban area for your practice location. Each option comes with its own set of advantages and challenges. Exploring the pros and cons of buying a dental…
Systems & Simplicity: Two Words that Come to Mind When Working with the Direct Restorative Workflow Kit from Ivoclar
By: Dr. James Wanamaker I have been a fan of Ivoclar products since I was a student at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. I vividly remember touring their American headquarters in Amherst, NY as a third year and how impressed I was with their testing facility. Fast forward almost ten years later,…
How to Stabilize the Joints
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com If we have a symptomatic TMD patient and are trying to figure out, can we make this patient better or comfortable? How can we stabilize the joints? Go Back to the Complete Examination What does the examination…
Are You a “dentist” or a “Dentist”?
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP When patients come to your office, they know who they think you are. They assume you not only have an undergrad degree but continued your education for another four years and graduated from an accredited dental school. You might have even continued further to a GPR or residency program. You have…