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…
Why Now is the Time for You to be an Influencer
Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people’s mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would say yes, but we in the dental industry know that there…
What To Do When a Team Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
What do you do if a team member tests positive for COVID-19 in your practice? Dr. David Rice has some advice.
How To Have “Courageous Conversations” in the Dental Practice
How can you have “courageous conversations” in the dental practice? Katherine Eitel-Belt talks you run through it.
The Importance of Honesty in the Midst of a Pandemic
Honesty is now more important than ever, because honesty can help your team prepare for a potential exposure to COVID-19.
Why Trending Today Fails You
Let’s talk about trending … but how do we build a plan to trend for the long-haul? Dr. David Rice offers his thoughts.
10 simple things you can do to get through hard times
Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But it’s the difficult times where we need a little more support and guidance. Here are some tips that can help.
Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button Heading into 2021
Take a step back. Take a breath. 2020 has been a lot to take in, but now is the time to plan for what’s to come in 2021.
Preparing for the Waves to Come in 2021
None of us knew that 2020 would bring a pandemic into our industry and society. What will 2021 bring? None of us know for sure. However, we do know that you can learn from the past and prepare for the future using analysis and trends from a pair of experts who have been tracking what has been happening in the industry before, during, and after the COVID-19 disruption.
What Tax Challenges Await Dental Practices in 2021?
With a new year comes new tax codes and rules that you and your dental practice need to know.
When You Have Everything You Need in the Dental Practice … Except Patients
You have everything you need in your practice … except for patients. Now what? Dr. David Rice will discuss this and more in a riveting talk.