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Orthodontist in Shawnee, KS

7505 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66216

Dr. Joe Hannah is a native Kansan who grew up in the town of Lyons. Growing up in a small town, Dr. Hannah appreciates the personal aspect of meeting people and getting to know his patients and their families. He moved to Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas and has remained an avid fan of the Jayhawks.

Dr. Hannah attended UMKC Dental School but left the area to complete his orthodontic residency at the University of Louisville. Following graduation in 1986, Dr. Hannah joined the practice with Dr. Richard Radke who founded the practice in 1959. After many years of practicing orthodontics, Dr. Hannah continues to enjoy the warm relationships with patients and staff. It is very rewarding to see the difference we make in our patients smiles, dental health, and I hope their lives.

Dr. Hannah enjoys supporting the local schools that his patients attend and has spent years volunteering for local charities that benefit children. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (a distinction earned by only 1 in 3 of all orthodontists), a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and past president of both the Kansas State Association of Orthodontists and the Greater Kansas City Society of Orthodontists. His involvement in these organizations allows him to stay abreast of the newest innovations in orthodontics and to continually improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment procedures for his patients.

Dr. Richard Hannah is a native of Kansas. He grew up in rural Olathe and graduated from Spring Hill High School. He knew he wanted to pursue a career as an orthodontist after watching his grandfather, Dr. Radke, practice. His decision was sealed after shadowing Uncle Joe when he was a junior in high school.

Dr. Richards love of nature and the great outdoors led him to attend Montana State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Biology Neuroscience. He returned to the Kansas City area to complete dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

After graduation in 2011, the call of Montana took him back to practice general dentistry in Bozeman for two years. He then began an orthodontic residency at the University of Indiana in 2013 and graduated with his Masters of Science in Dentistry. He joined Hannah Orthodontics in July 2015 and is excited to finally begin his orthodontic career working alongside his uncle in the practice his grandfather founded in 1959.

Dr. Richard loves building relationships with patients and their families, knowing that improving a smile can change a life. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (a distinction earned by only 1 in3 of all orthodontists), a member of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), as well as the Kansas Orthodontic and Dental Societies.

Dr. Gretter Hannah was born in Cuba and came to the United States when she was eight years old. Dr. Gretter attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Cell Science. She then traded the warmth of Florida for the hustle of New Jersey where she attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she received a Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences. After receiving her Masters degree, she attended Howard University for dental school and Indiana University for her orthodontic residency, graduating with a Certificate of Orthodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry.

Dr. Gretter Hannah loves building relationships with her patients and enjoys bringing joy to both young and old. She enjoys seeing the positive impact her treatment has on their confidence and self-esteem. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (a distinction earned by only 1 in 3 of all orthodontists), a member of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), as well as many Kansas Orthodontic and Dental Societies.

When Dr. Hannah is not in the office she loves spending time with her family, and along with Dr. Richard, taking care of their two young children, Isabella and Weston. Their family enjoys traveling and spending time in the outdoors.

No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.

One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.

Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.

Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.

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LIA MCLOUGHLIN
2 years ago
The only good thing about my experience has been how nice and personable Dr. Hannah is. However, I've had to get a rescan 4 times during my Invisalign treatment because of trays not fitting. This is very inconvenient because I work 8-5 and have to take off work for every rescan, check up, and to pick up the trays. I also have a new assistant helping me every time and they are always asking me questions as if they have no idea about anything going on in my treatment. One of my most recent visits, I had a different doctor come in and talk to me, I was laying in the chair and she sat in a stool behind me. I never saw her face, she didn't introduce herself , and she kept trying to convince me to get braces after I've already had Invisalign for a year. As someone who already has a hard time saying no, I told her that is not what I wanted THREE times and she STILL tried to convince me TWO more times and I started to get uncomfortable. On my last scan, the doctor usually comes in and checks the scan before I leave but that didn't happen. TO TOP EVERYTHING OFF, today was my appointment to pick up my trays at 4:00pm .... I work in KCK and had to leave work to come pick up my trays, I'm pulling in at 3:50pm, TEN MINUTES before my appointment, and I get a call saying that my trays aren't in. Are you serious, 10 minutes before my appointment, you're telling me after I drove 15 miles that my trays aren't in. With the prices of gas and how much I've taken off work, I'm beyond frustrated at this point.

Hailey Hodge
2 years ago
Great service love the community

Ed Stockwell
2 years ago
Went through the process of getting an Invisalign type product a few years ago. I was happy with the results. I wore a retainer at night for a year+ afterward. Unfortunately, my dogs chewed up the retainer after returning from a trip. I called to get a new retainer and they couldn't help me. This went back and forth for a couple of months until I went in and realized that they switched all of their equipment to a 3M product. So, I am now going back through the entire process... 20 weeks of wearing these things and $2200 all to get a new retainer. To say I am frustrated is putting it mildly.

Andrea Henderson
2 years ago
Drs. Hannah have treated all of my children for 15 years and we drive over 15 miles to see them despite having several there options with blocks of our house. Cannot recommend then enough.

Mercedes
2 years ago
First time getting my daughter braces and it's been the best experience. Highly recommended to everyone

Amanda Moore
2 years ago
Two generations of our family have had orthodontic treatment from Hannah Orthodontics. My husband had his braces as a teenager and his teeth still look amazing. I had transferred my treatments here after moving from out of state and they were accommodating to accept the self-ligating braces although they didn't use them (at that time). I was happy not to have to be overcharged for the transfer either. My son started treatment very early in age when he was 7, due to his cross bite. They have been very patient and gentle with him and always make him feel at ease during his visits. We've not had a single complaint or concern about our care here. Update: ok, we move a lot. We are 600 miles from Dr. Hannah now but still return. I have visited other offices and none come close. So I recently had some cosmetic dental work done and my retainers no longer fit. I drove up with my family. Had my son's retainers checked and mine replaced. My youngest (8) had a consult because she is unhappy with her crooked teeth but she doesn't have a need yet other than cosmetics so we will wait for more adult teeth to erupt. My retainers were shipped to my home address so I didn't have to wait. You bet I would drive 600 miles for a fantastic orthodontist.

Mashanda
2 years ago
Hanna Orthodontics in Lenexa has a team of wonderful people. My son is a pretty positive, up beat and happy child. The experience he is having with each member never changed that in him. They made him feel VERY comfortable from day one. The conversations with my son & I were organic and not forced. Thank you Lenexa Hanna team for being sooo amazing!

Mashanda
3 years ago
Hanna Orthodontics in Lenexa has a team of wonderful people. My son is a pretty positive, up beat and happy child. The experience he is having with each member never changed that in him. They made him feel VERY comfortable from day one. The conversations with my son & I were organic and not forced. Thank you Lenexa Hanna team for being sooo amazing!

Amanda Moore
3 years ago
Two generations of our family have had orthodontic treatment from Hannah Orthodontics. My husband had his braces as a teenager and his teeth still look amazing. I had transferred my treatments here after moving from out of state and they were accommodating to accept the self-ligating braces although they didn't use them (at that time). I was happy not to have to be overcharged for the transfer either. My son started treatment very early in age when he was 7, due to his cross bite. They have been very patient and gentle with him and always make him feel at ease during his visits. We've not had a single complaint or concern about our care here. Update: ok, we move a lot. We are 600 miles from Dr. Hannah now but still return. I have visited other offices and none come close. So I recently had some cosmetic dental work done and my retainers no longer fit. I drove up with my family. Had my son's retainers checked and mine replaced. My youngest (8) had a consult because she is unhappy with her crooked teeth but she doesn't have a need yet other than cosmetics so we will wait for more adult teeth to erupt. My retainers were shipped to my home address so I didn't have to wait. You bet I would drive 600 miles for a fantastic orthodontist.

Rebecca Gandara
3 years ago
We have had the best experience here. The staff are friendly and the appointments are fast and efficient. Highly recommend

Amanda
4 years ago
My daughter is currently in the process of her braces and she isnt always happy with the next fun new steps however the ladies are so sweet and they always have her smiling before we leave. I love our Orthodontist office and would highly recommend them!!

Heather Sapp
4 years ago
My son is currently in ortho, and I just finished my adventure with adult ortho. Hannah Orthodontics has been nothing short of the best experience we could have hoped for! They were always prompt with our appointments, flexible with scheduling, patient with all of my questions and every single member of their team has been absolutely fabulous. I have to admit- I think I will kind of miss my ortho appointments!! I wouldn't recommend anywhere else.

Ashton Page
4 years ago
I got my braces put on about a month ago and everything about the experience has been absolutely amazing! The staff and both Dr. Hannah's are great! I had a bracket pop off tonight around 7pm, called Dr. Hannah and he met me at the Olathe location to fix my wire so I didn't have to go the weekend in pain! I would highly recommend to any and everyone! Thanks Hannah!

Chukar Bailey
4 years ago
Anybody that he doesn't want to do work on he will refuse I'm not gone say he has a problem with black people but every time I talked he made it seem like I was lying. Walked out because I felt like I wasn't getting treated fair. I hope he had a bad day cause that's no acceptable

Geneva Brown
4 years ago
Dr. Hannah is a very funny guy! My daughter and I have gotten our braces and we are pleased to have him and his family as our Orthodontist! The staff is very friendly and so kind! I love them! I will definitely refer my friends and family.

Katelyn Eby
4 years ago
I am so incredibly pleased with the service that I received at Hannah Orthodontics. My retainer broke, and having just moved to Kansas City, I had no luck finding an orthodontist that was willing to help repair it. I wasn't a patient in their office and they were still willing to do whatever to help. The Lenexa location had their lab technician repair it and it was finished within 15 minutes. The repair is seamless and like it never broke in the first place. Everyone I spoke with was so friendly and helpful. I cannot recommend Hanna Orthodontics enough!

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