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.

best treatment is none at all

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…

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Patient Care in the Age of 2 Day Shipping and Social Media 

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…

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principals of mise-en-place

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…

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together we rise

Together We Rise 

By: Dr. Savanah Craig “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go…

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self-determined future

Self-Determined Future

By: Dr. Savanah Craig Most of us had a very specific plan to get us where we…

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delayed gratification and finances

Delayed Gratification and Finances 

By: Dr. Savanah Craig Finances have always felt like a hot topic from the time I got…

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dentist talking to a patient who has dental phobia and anxiety

Dental Phobia & Anxiety: Helping Patients Overcome

By: Dr. Savanah Craig A phobia is defined as an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of a…

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hospital dentistry

Hospital Dentistry

By: Dr. Savanah Craig During my residency training, I learned about a new aspect of dentistry that…

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challenging communication in difficult situations

Challenges & Benefits of Working in Healthcare

By: Dr. Savanah Craig Working in healthcare is challenging for many reasons. I would bet that most…

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new dentist that is transitioning from dental school to clinical practice working on a new patient

Transitioning from Dental School to Clinical Practice

By: Dr. Savanah Craig After spending 4 years of my life in an academic environment surrounded by…

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15 Best Dentist Memes

By Dawn Patrick | July 4, 2021

By: Kevin Henry When it comes to dental patients and their relationship with their dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or anyone at the front associated with dental insurance, there are plenty of times when good dentist memes can say 1,000 words. With that in mind, we decided to find the 10 best dental memes we…

Finding the right specialist partners for your dental practice

By Bill Simon | June 26, 2021

By Dr. Bill Simon With research, development, and expansion of technology comes a broader scope of services, a deeper understanding of how to provide those services and improved outcomes. The standard of care elevates and, more than ever, dentists are faced with decisions on where to draw the line on what treatment they are comfortable…

Lit leadership lessons: How dental professionals can honor boundaries

By Amisha Singh | June 21, 2021

Dr. Amisha Singh discusses why setting boundaries is so important for dental professionals and how it can improve health.

Broken: Women in the dental industry and their relationships with other women

By David Rice | May 30, 2021

Dr. Maggie Augustyn discusses how her relationship with other women in the dental industry has been challenging and how she has dealt with the ups and downs.

3 things you can do to take care of your mental health

By Dawn Patrick | May 28, 2021

Whether we’re living in a pandemic, adjusting to life after COVID-19, or just trying to get through the day, there are times when we all need a “mental break” and need a few moments to change our thought patterns and deal with the pressure we may be feeling at the moment.

Compensation plus benefits: Real talk for someone starting out in a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen | May 24, 2021

For those dentists just out of dental school or in the process of changing jobs as an associate from one dental practice to another, think of the power that is possessed when interviewing for that position.

Lit leadership lessons: The power of creativity

By David Rice | May 24, 2021

By Amisha Singh, DDS We are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) people. We like numbers. Our problems have one solution. Right and wrong are our anthem. That doesn’t sound very accessible, does it? Well, that is because of how STEM has traditionally been taught. There are elements of these fields which are a little…

3 Steps to Stop Cancellations in Your Dental Practice

By David Rice | May 24, 2021

Is your dental practice having problems with cancellations in a post-COVID world? Dr. David Rice is here with some advice that can help your business.

How to Avoid Some of the Biggest Dental Real Estate Mistakes

By Ken Jorgenson | May 15, 2021

How can you avoid some of the biggest real estate mistakes when it comes to your dental practice? Ken Jorgenson of CARR.us is here with some advice.

How to Give a Painless AMSA Dental Nerve Block

By David Rice | May 14, 2021

Giving a painless AMSA nerve block is paramount in any dental esthetic case. It’s also a major efficiency win in treating multiple anterior teeth.