Savanah Craig

Savanah Craig

Savanah Craig obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University before pursuing a one-year General Practice Residency in Columbia, SC.

Dr. Craig is passionate about patient education and utilizes her advanced training to provide excellent care for her patients as a general dentist practicing in Columbus, OH.

In her free time, Dr. Craig enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and traveling with her husband, Adam.

not bringing work home with you

Not Bringing Work Home With You

You have a long career ahead of you, setting limitson how much work you bring home with…

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Sedation Dentistry in a General Dental Practice 

By: Savannah Craig In a world full of dental phobia, sedation has become an increasingly popular option…

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First Day of Private Practice

By: Savannah Craig The night before my first day of private practice felt a lot like the…

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How Residency Can Lead You Toward Your Self-Determined Future 

By: Savannah Craig At IgniteDDS we’ve built a belief that to be in control of your life…

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Facing Times of Transition in Your Dental Career

By: Savannah Craig Throughout our lives, we all face times of change and transition. While reflecting on…

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Is Strength Training the Key to Your Dental Career Longevity?

By: Savannah Craig One of the many things associated with a career in dentistry is back and…

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DDS or MRS: Changing Your Name When You Get Married

By: Savannah Craig There are seemingly one million different questions to answer and decisions to be made…

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Dear New Resident: Tips to Transitioning from Dental School to Residency

By: Savannah Craig Deciding to pursue a residency program is a big decision and there are a…

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Searching For Your First Dental Job

By: Savannah Craig Dentistry is a great career because there are so many ways to practice. There…

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Process of Getting Your Dental License

By: Savannah Craig If you’re anything like me, you’ve been following a variety of different checklists over…

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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…

The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel When They’re Not Working

By Sable Muntean | January 19, 2026

Why Stepping Away From Dentistry Can Feel So Uncomfortable By: Dr. Sable Muntean For many dental professionals, time away from the office doesn’t feel restful—it feels wrong. Even on days off, vacations, or quiet evenings at home, there’s often a low hum of guilt in the background: This isn’t laziness. This isn’t poor time management….