Dr. Stephen Malone received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine Degree from the University of Louisville in 1994 and has practiced dentistry in Knoxville for nearly 20 years.
He participates in multiple dental study clubs and professional organizations, where he has taken a leadership role.
Among the continuing education programs he has attended, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education is noteworthy. He was the youngest dentist to earn the status of Pankey Scholar at this world-renowned post-doctoral educational institution, and he is now a member of its Visiting Faculty.
Transforming Professional Teeth Cleanings with Guided Biofilm Therapy
By: Stephen K. Malone, DMD and Michael Costa, DDS, MHSThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Malone…
3 Benefits of Collaborating with an In-House Dental Lab
By: Stephen Malone, DMD This Topic Originally Appeared On Pankeygram.Org. Dr. Malone granted permission for igniteDDS to share…
Dental Fuel Episode 2: Financial Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito
In Dental Fuel episode 2, Dr. Mennito talks about how financial mistakes can be big and how he moves the focus to keep the patient at the forefront of his mind! Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of…
Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she needs to acquire a dental practice. How To Choose Which Type of Business Structure is Best for the Practice and the Dentist? After what seemed like years at the associate level, the time has come for the ownership…
Why I Invested in 3D Printing
By: Dr. Julia Latham When it comes to living in a tech-driven world, I consciously decided to jump in headfirst and add 3D printing to my practice. How did I do it, you might ask? Well, here’s how I decided. Deciding If You Should Invest in 3D Printing for Your Dental Practice Assess Your Practice…
Dental Fuel Episode 1: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito
On our first episode of Dental Fuel, we have Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist and an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice, Expertise Dental, focuses on using technology to comprehensively care for his patients while helping to…
But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt!
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Dental Cement: When to Use & What to Use
By: Dr. David Rice Dental cement – with all our indirect material options today-understanding the decision tree from cast gold, to PFM, to Glass Ceramics, Zirconia, and everything in between is key. Saying that, yes we use dental cement in other spaces too-temporary restorative, endodontic sealers, and orthodontics bracket attachment to name a few For…
Cracked Tooth? Causes, Treatment & Repair
By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to cracked teeth, is there any truth to the old saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it?” Likely not. Let’s take a closer look. Types of Cracked Teeth First, there are different types of cracked teeth. 1. Craze Lines There are very superficial cracks in teeth your…
Empowering Dental Teams: How To Inspire & Develop Leadership In Your Practice
By: Dawn Patrick In today’s shrinking workforce, many practice owners either struggle with high team turnover or haven’t recovered from practicing in a post-COVID world where many dental professionals did not return to the field. Practice owners and managers often ask themselves how to build a cohesive, long-term team of leaders. Team members need to…
Two of My Teeth Hurt: Case Study
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Acquiring a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen When does the associate know that it’s the right time to acquire an operating dental practice? How does the associate figure out the process for its purchase, including the financing, legalities, and whether they are financially able to do so? How to Know When You Are Ready to Acquire a Dental Practice…