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.
Sometimes the Best Treatment is None At All
By: Dr. Savanah Craig One of the biggest contributors to burnout in dentists, in my opinion, comes…
Patient Care in the Age of 2 Day Shipping and Social Media
By: Dr. Savanah Craig We live in a world of instant gratification. Social Media shows us before…
The Principles of “mise-en-place” for the Dental Office
By: Dr. Savanah Craig I have become inspired by the book “Work Clean” by Dan Charnas. The…
Together We Rise
By: Dr. Savanah Craig “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go…
Self-Determined Future
By: Dr. Savanah Craig Most of us had a very specific plan to get us where we…
Delayed Gratification and Finances
By: Dr. Savanah Craig Finances have always felt like a hot topic from the time I got…
Dental Phobia & Anxiety: Helping Patients Overcome
By: Dr. Savanah Craig A phobia is defined as an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of a…
Hospital Dentistry
By: Dr. Savanah Craig During my residency training, I learned about a new aspect of dentistry that…
Challenges & Benefits of Working in Healthcare
By: Dr. Savanah Craig Working in healthcare is challenging for many reasons. I would bet that most…
Transitioning from Dental School to Clinical Practice
By: Dr. Savanah Craig After spending 4 years of my life in an academic environment surrounded by…
The Elevated Experience: How Modernizing for Patient Convenience Boosts Your Dental Practice
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS Today’s dental patients are more than health consumers, they’re informed, tech-savvy, and expect a service experience that matches what they get from top retailers and service providers. From how they book appointments to how they pay bills, patients want streamlined systems, clear communication, and…
Why Dental Teams Should Learn Together
By: Ronda Holman In the fast-paced world of dentistry, continuing education (CE) is essential, not just for dentists, but for the entire dental team. When a practice chooses to learn together, something special happens: skills are sharpened, communication improves, and the entire office culture levels up. But beyond the clinical gains, team learning sends a…
Making Informed Decisions When Choosing Zirconia Restorations
By: Christopher Mazzola, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Mazzola granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The purpose of looking at recent research data is to see how we can improve our clinical outcomes. Different scholarly journals inform us of ways to decrease risk and hopefully increase the longevity of the services…
You Purchased a Dental Practice, Congratulations! (Insurance Credentialing….Where to Start?!)
By: Angela Holland Purchasing a dental practice is a significant milestone in any dentist’s career. It’s an exciting time, full of opportunities for growth, patient care, and building a long-lasting reputation in your community. However, the transition from being a practitioner to a practice owner involves much more than just managing day-to-day operations. One crucial…
Class III Preparation and Restoration: High-Yield Guide for Dental Students
By: Michael Eid Class III lesions are your first step into esthetic dentistry and demand perfection. You’re now working on anterior teeth—where every margin, contour, and finish is visible. This guide breaks it down so you can restore it with a little more confidence. What Is a Class III Cavity? Location: Proximal surfaces (mesial/distal) of…
Scrubs, Stress & Leadership: Why Empathy Is Your Secret Superpower
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS In the fast-paced, high-demand environment of a dental practice, stress can build quickly—from back-to-back procedures and insurance hurdles to team tension and patient anxiety. What if the solution to reducing that stress isn’t about doing more, but about leading better? One of the most underutilized…
Composite Warmers: Why and How to Effectively Use Them
By: Lee Ann BradyThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Many dentists warm composite by placing it on top of the operatory light, but I wonder what the patient is thinking when you reach for it on top of the light. Some dentists have water…
Do You Have the Right Retirement Plan for your Dental Practice?
By: Dr. James Pitts One of the best benefits that Dentists have are Qualified Retirement Plans. Qualified Retirement Plans are saving vehicles blessed by the IRS. They come in many varieties but are in two major categories. Individual Retirement Accounts The first category is Individual Plans. These include Individual Retirement accounts or IRAs. A Dentist…
Caries on #13D: Restored with Garrison Matrix System & Ecosite Elements
By: Dr. Mohammed Hammoud Today’s case: Caries on #13D, restored using two standout products: Here’s how they helped deliver an efficient, esthetic result! Procedure Breakdown: Isolation & Preparation: After isolating the area, caries removal was kept conservative to preserve as much enamel as possible. Matrix System: Used the Garrison Matrix System, which provided: Excellent tooth separation…
Boundaries with Heart: How Dental Teams Can Stay Compassionate Without Burning Out
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS In dentistry, we offer much more than clinical care—we offer emotional safety, comfort, and connection. But when patients are anxious, emotional, or even difficult, that emotional labor takes its toll on the team. You’re not just taking impressions and reviewing X-rays—you’re often absorbing fear, grief,…