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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The PPO Trap for Startups & Acquisitions: Moving into Ownership in 2026? This Is for You!

By Angela Holland | December 22, 2025

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Insurance Decisions That Can Make or Break New Dental Practices If you’re launching or buying a dental practice, insurance decisions can make or break your first three years. Too many new owners sign onto every PPO “just to get patients…

Keeping Gingival Crevice Healthy

By David Rice | December 22, 2025

By: Pankey GramTopic Originally appeared on PankeyGram.org Gingival crevice is the space between the marginal gingiva and the tooth surface. Keeping it healthy, means knowing effective tooth preparation techniques that don’t block the passage of gingival crevice fluid with restoration materials. Many soft tissue inflammation, like gingivitis and periodontitis can occur as a result of…

The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 3

By Dawn Patrick | December 22, 2025

Part 3: Clinical Control — Diagnose with Confidence, Present with Clarity By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IgniteDDS Even the most profitable practice can struggle if patients don’t accept treatment consistently. Clinical Control ensures that your team delivers excellent care and communicates it effectively, so patients understand the value and say yes to recommended treatment….

How to Stay Sane During December’s Patient Rush: A Dentist’s Guide to Balance

By Sable Muntean | December 15, 2025

By: Dr. Sable Muntean December is a special kind of chaos for dental professionals. It’s the perfect storm: patients trying to use the last of their insurance benefits, parents squeezing in appointments before school break, and an endless stream of “Can you fit me in before the holidays?” messages. The pressure hits fast, and hard….

Smart Tax Moves to Make Before Year-End

By Todd Doobrow, CFP | December 15, 2025

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the calendar winds down, now is the time to take proactive steps that can lower your 2025 tax bill and set you up for success in 2026. Here are a few key strategies to consider before December 31: Maximize Retirement Contributions Boost your savings and reduce taxable income by contributing…

Evaluating Crown Integrity After Endodontic Access Preparation

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | December 15, 2025

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. When a patient requires a root canal treatment through an existing dental crown, how do you approach the conversation? Setting clear, realistic patient expectations is essential to maintaining trust and satisfaction. Here’s how I address…

From Clinician to CEO: Part 3

By David Rice | December 15, 2025

Financial Control: Profit With Purpose By: Dr. David Rice Most dentists don’t hate numbers … they just hate not knowing what they mean … and that sadly translates into pretending they don’t exist. If you want to know how to lead your practice … and life by the numbers … keep reading because it turns out…

Endo Made Simple Part 2: Shaping, Cleaning, & Irrigation

By Michael Eid | December 8, 2025

By: Michael Eid Missed Endo Made Simple Part 1? Check it out first here. Once the canals are open and a size 10 can glide, you’re ready to start shaping. This phase is all about control, patency, and avoiding iatrogenic trauma. Step 1: Confirm Working Length 🦷 High-Yield Tip: WL mistakes snowball into overfills, underfills,…

The Art of Saying “No” Without Guilt During the Busiest Time of Year

By Sable Muntean | December 8, 2025

By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can feel like a perfect storm for dental professionals. Schedules are packed, patients are trying to use up benefits, team members need time off, and family obligations stack up faster than you can keep track. Every request feels urgent. Every “yes” seems like the right thing to do….

Credentialing Isn’t Paperwork, It’s Strategy

By Angela Holland | December 8, 2025

Start-ups & Acquisitions in 2026, this is a must read! By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Too often, dental credentialing is treated as a checklist task, paperwork to be processed, boxes to be ticked, and forms to be faxed. But let’s be honest: credentialing is the…