Meet Dr. Hanna
Lorraine D. Hanna, DDS, FAGD, FDOCS
It is very important that people can trust their professional healthcare giver. Our team works hard to build and maintain that trust with our patients. Dentistry has so much to offer now, and has changed tremendously through the years. Those that fear dentistry often have avoided it for years and have not experienced the difference that we can offer now. We believe that through education and prevention, we can assist our patients in achieving optimum dental health.
Education and Experience
Dr. Hanna attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1991. She worked in private practices in Coldwater and Battle Creek before moving to Kalamazoo in 1995. In 2001 the practice was moved to its current location where she is proud to practice dentistry in such a wonderful community.
In order to keep up with the modern advances in dentistry, all team members, attend continuing education that exceeds all industry requirements. Dr. Hanna has received specialized training and certification in conscious sedation and IV sedation, and received a Fellowship in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation in 2009.
Dr. Hanna was awarded the Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2001 for extensive continuing education. She also received the Young Dentist Leadership Award in 2000, presented by the Michigan Dental Association. She was awarded as one of America's Top Dentists by the Consumer's Research Council of America for her leadership in the field of dentistry and dedication to continuing education.
Organized dentistry has been a focus in Dr. Hanna's career, in order to promote continuing education after the training of dental school. Dr. Hanna is a member of the American Dental Association , the Michigan Dental Association, the Francis Vedder Society, and has been the President of the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society and the Bunting Periodontal Study Club, which provide educational programs for Michigan dentists.
In
the Community
Being active in the community where Dr. Hanna lives and works is extremely important to her and her team. The practice has provided dental care to those less fortunate through the Kalamazoo Free Clinic, and participates in Donated Dental Services. Dr. Hanna is a strong supporter of the Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan as well as for mission trips; she contributes to our community services in many ways. Dr. Hanna is also a sponsor of the Kalamazoo Country Day School, and a participant in the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. Dr. Hanna's team have contributed through the Comstock Community Center programs for many years.
Outside the Office
Dr. Hanna and her husband, Mike are the proud parents of daughter, Sara . Most of the time away from the office is spent with her family, being a busy wife and mom. In free time she enjoys scuba diving, hunting, fishing, and photography, and gardening. Dr. Hanna also plays the harp, piano and hand bells, and is serving as President of the Board of Directors at Zion Lutheran Church.
