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.

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Setting Realistic Expectations: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

By: Dr. Savanah Craig Managing the expectations of others is a challenge in any aspect of life…

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New Research on Caries Management 

By: Dr. Savanah Craig The American Dental Association defines dental caries as a; “Biofilm-mediated, sugar-driven, multifactorial, dynamic…

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Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should 

By: Dr. Savannah Craig In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is looking for one-stop shopping and dental patients…

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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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Using Science, Common Sense, and Communication to Bust Those Dental Myths

By Kevin Henry | December 1, 2020

You know the funny thing about myths? Often, if you use your brain and think about them for a few minutes, you’ll figure out exactly why they’re called myths and not facts.

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6 common dental myths that you need to know … and debunk

By Kevin Henry | November 30, 2020

Let’s talk about some common dental myths that your patients might be hearing … and accepting.

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Why Now is the Time for You to be an Influencer

By David Rice | November 30, 2020

Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people’s mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would say yes, but we in the dental industry know that there…

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What To Do When a Team Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

By David Rice | November 25, 2020

What do you do if a team member tests positive for COVID-19 in your practice? Dr. David Rice has some advice.

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How To Have “Courageous Conversations” in the Dental Practice

By Kevin Henry | November 25, 2020

How can you have “courageous conversations” in the dental practice? Katherine Eitel-Belt talks you run through it.

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The Importance of Honesty in the Midst of a Pandemic

By Kevin Henry | November 23, 2020

Honesty is now more important than ever, because honesty can help your team prepare for a potential exposure to COVID-19.

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Why Trending Today Fails You

By David Rice | November 18, 2020

Let’s talk about trending … but how do we build a plan to trend for the long-haul? Dr. David Rice offers his thoughts.

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10 simple things you can do to get through hard times

By Kevin Henry | November 17, 2020

Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But it’s the difficult times where we need a little more support and guidance. Here are some tips that can help.

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Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button Heading into 2021

By Kevin Henry | November 17, 2020

Take a step back. Take a breath. 2020 has been a lot to take in, but now is the time to plan for what’s to come in 2021.

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Preparing for the Waves to Come in 2021

By Kevin Henry | November 10, 2020

None of us knew that 2020 would bring a pandemic into our industry and society. What will 2021 bring? None of us know for sure. However, we do know that you can learn from the past and prepare for the future using analysis and trends from a pair of experts who have been tracking what has been happening in the industry before, during, and after the COVID-19 disruption.