Dr. Craig Hannie Crawford, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1386771632
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Dr. Craig Crawford is a board-certified orthodontist with 19 years of experience creating beautiful, healthy smiles for patients of all ages in Lake Charles. He earned his DDS degree with honors from LSU Dental School and completed advanced specialty training in orthodontics at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Crawford offers traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners using cutting-edge technology, including 3D imaging and printing systems, and he's known for teaching other orthodontists around the world about the latest clear aligner techniques. A Lake Charles native who returned home to practice with his family, he's committed to making orthodontic care fun, affordable, and effective in a welcoming, high-tech environment. He's now accepting new patients and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and several other professional organizations.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon (2-year advanced specialization training in orthodontics)
- LSU Dental School in New Orleans (DDS, graduated with honors)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 02/27/2007
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Technology & Equipment
- i-CAT FLX Cone Beam 3D Imaging System
- SprintRay 3D printer for dental models
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Southwest Society of Orthodontists
- Southwest Louisiana Dental Study Club
Beyond the Office
Lectures nationally and internationally on clear aligner orthodontics
Grew up in Lake Charles and attended St. Louis High School
Worked with Align Technology, Inc. in San Francisco Bay Area for 4.5 years and served as clinical manager based in Heredia, Costa Rica
Returned to Lake Charles in 2004 with his high school sweetheart and wife Angela (Stoma), daughter Zoe, and son Eli
Enjoys spending time with family, photography, drones, bicycling, and traveling
His father, Dr. Patrick Crawford, practiced orthodontics in Lake Charles for 30+ years
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