About the Hosts:

Dr. Savanah Craig and Dr. Ronnetta Sartor are innovative voices in the dental community, navigating the challenges of life beyond dental school. They share real conversations about their experiences as early-career professionals, offering insights into personal and professional development. Dr. Craig resides in Ohio where her passion for dentistry and community building intertwines. Dr. Sartor practices in South Carolina and is known for her involvement with Ignite DDS coaching. Both doctors are dedicated to mentoring and empowering fellow dentists to forge self-determined futures within the industry.

Episode Summary:

Join Dr. Savanah Craig and Dr. Ronnetta Sartor in this episode of "Beyond Graduation" as they share their personal and professional journeys through the "Rose, Bud, Thorn" framework. This engaging discussion brings listeners into the lives of two passionate dentists as they reflect on recent successes, anticipated future developments, and challenges faced along the way. Recorded in May 2025, the episode offers a snapshot of their lives at this point in time, with personal anecdotes highlighting key moments of growth and learning.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Sartor shares positive updates about her team's progress with IgniteDDS coaching and her excitement for the summer gardening prospects, despite some unpredictable weather challenges in South Carolina. Dr. Craig celebrates the arrival of a college friend moving to Columbus for a residency and her workplace's progress on establishing partnership documents. The conversation takes a personal turn as they touch on the topic of pet behavior, offering a glimpse into their non-professional lives. Listeners are invited to relate to the shared stories and consider their roses, buds, and thorns in their professional journeys.

Key Takeaways:

Dr. Ronnetta Sartor is optimistic about the positive changes happening within her team thanks to IgniteDDS coaching, which enhances both the team dynamic and individual growth.
Dr. Savanah Craig looks forward to welcoming a college friend to Columbus, reliving the experience of having her back as a roommate and exploring the city together.
Despite unpredictable weather patterns affecting South Carolina gardens, Dr. Sartor remains enthusiastic about a successful gardening year.
Dr. Craig navigates the unique challenges of pet ownership with humor, sharing personal anecdotes about her cat and his attachment to her husband.
Reflection on personal and professional growth is emphasized, encouraging listeners to consider their own "rose, bud, thorn" dynamics.

Connect with Us:

Savanah Craig, DDS: @savanahcraigdds
Ronnetta Sartor, DMD: @dr_sartor
FutureDentists Beyond Graduation: @futuredentistsbeyondgraduation
FutureDentists: @futuredentists
IgniteDDS: @ignitedds and @ignitedds_coaching
A-dec: @adecdental and https://www.a-dec.com/find-a-dealer

Tune into this episode to grasp the personal and professional growth journeys of Dr. Craig and Dr. Sartor. Their conversation provides relatable insights into handling change, embracing growth, and nurturing self-determined futures within the dental field. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions and journey insights in upcoming episodes of "Beyond Graduation."

Navigating Life's Challenges: Rose, Bud, Thorn Reflections (May 2025)