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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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…

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.

How To Have “Courageous Conversations” in the Dental Practice

By Dawn Patrick | November 25, 2020

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

The Importance of Honesty in the Midst of a Pandemic

By Dawn Patrick | November 23, 2020

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

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.

10 simple things you can do to get through hard times

By Dawn Patrick | 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.

Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button Heading into 2021

By Dawn Patrick | 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.

Preparing for the Waves to Come in 2021

By Dawn Patrick | 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.

What Tax Challenges Await Dental Practices in 2021?

By Dawn Patrick | November 9, 2020

With a new year comes new tax codes and rules that you and your dental practice need to know.

When You Have Everything You Need in the Dental Practice … Except Patients

By Dawn Patrick | November 9, 2020

You have everything you need in your practice … except for patients. Now what? Dr. David Rice will discuss this and more in a riveting talk.