Dr. Mark Murphy, DDS

Dr. Mark Murphy, DDS

Mark Murphy is the Lead Faculty for Clinical Education at ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, Principal of Funktional Consulting, serves on the Guest Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and is a Regular Presenter on Business Development, Practice Management and Leadership at The Pankey Institute.

He has served on the Boards of Directors of The Pankey Institute, National Association of Dental Laboratories, the Identalloy Council, the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, St. Vincent DePaul's Dental Center and the Dental Advisor.

He lectures internationally on Leadership, Practice Management, Communication, Case Acceptance, Planning, Occlusion, Sleep and TMD. He has a knack for presenting pertinent information in an entertaining manner.

Early Intervention in Pediatric Dentistry for Better Sleep and Growth

Early Intervention in Pediatric Dentistry for Better Sleep and Growth

By: Mark T. Murphy, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to…

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how to increase dental case acceptance

2 Ways to Increase Dental Case Acceptance

By: Mark Murphy DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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Hidden Pitfalls of Googling Yourself: Dentists & the SEO Performance Mirage

By Sean Hamel | May 31, 2023

By: Sean Hamel In this digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business, including dental practices. Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a vital role in improving a dentist’s visibility in search engine results and attracting potential patients. While it’s natural for dentists to want to assess the effectiveness of their SEO…

10 Key Performance Indicators Your Dental Practice Should Track

By Dawn Patrick | May 29, 2023

By: Dawn Patrick Measure, monitor, and make go right, but what should you measure? As a dentist, it’s crucial to regularly track your dental practice’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These metrics provide valuable insights into the health and success of your business, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive improvements. Top 10 Key Performance…

This Should Be An Easy One…

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | May 17, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Ever have a case that you are sure should be an easy one to handle, then turns out it really isn’t? Here is my experience with just that!

Moving On To Another Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | May 15, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen After getting out of dental school and going to work as an associate at a dental practice, the feeling of having learned what was available to digest at that practice now seems like it has been fulfilled. It seems like it is time to either go to another dental practice to continue…

Dental Fuel Episode 4: Expert Advice with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 12, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 4, Dr. Mennito continues to master his craft in the realm of dentistry, where he offers some advice to our listeners. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice,…

Process of Getting Your Dental License

By Savanah Craig | May 9, 2023

By: Savannah Craig If you’re anything like me, you’ve been following a variety of different checklists over the last 8-10 years to get you closer to your goal of becoming a dentist. You knew what it took to take the DAT and apply to dental school. Throughout your dental school career, you knew what classes…

My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry

By Dr. Bri Torgerson | May 8, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a  smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just…

Dental Fuel Episode 3: Team Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 5, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 3, Dr. Mennito shares about learning from the mistakes that a previous practice manager made that helped him learn how to best communicate with his team. Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental…

Congenitally Missing Tooth #27

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | May 3, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

New Dental Practice Owner? What Responsibilities Come Next?             

By Bruce Bryen | May 1, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The dental practice purchase that you recently made was like a dream come true. After working as an associate for a number of years, it seemed like the pinnacle in dentistry was reached when you became an owner.  Learning as an associate certainly assisted in understanding relationships with patients and staff.  The…