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. At Louisville, they select applicants who demonstrate excellence in academics, interpersonal skills as well as the desire to give back to their communities. Dr. Hannah possesses these qualities and his patients are always treated with respect and generosity. Dr. Hannah enjoys supporting the local schools that his patients attend and has spent years volunteering for local charities that benefit children.

Dr. Hannah is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, 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. Hannah and his wife Carolyn live in Prairie Village with sons Baylor and Noland. He stays busy outside the office as a spectator of their many sporting events and family activities. He loves the outdoors and finds some time to golf, hunt and fish and, staying true to his roots, Dr Hannah enjoys raising cattle on his ranch outside of Gardner.