Dr. Malone is originally from Alabama. She attended Auburn University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences in 2005. After college, she went on to earn her Doctor of Dental surgery degree from The University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis. It was during dental school that she discovered her love for working with children and their many different personalities.
Dr. Malone completed a two year residency at the University of Tennessee Dental School to gain advanced pediatric training and education, which included training for in-office sedation, operating room cases, and treating children with special needs. Dr. Malone is a board certified pediatric dentist and diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She has privileges at East Tennessee Childrens Hospital and Fort Loudon Medical Center to treat children under general anesthesia that either have extensive dental treatment needs or can not cope with in-office dental treatment.
Dr. Malone is an active member of the AAPD, ADA, TDA, ABPD, and the local Knoxville Dental Society. Outside of the office, Dr. Malone enjoys spending time with her husband, Chase, and their children, Mason, Charlie, and the newest addition, baby Bauer.
Dr. Adam Priestwood grew up in Athens, Tennessee, and attended McMinn County High School. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Centre College, in Kentucky. Dr. Priestwood graduated with High Honors from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Always having a passion for treating children, he decided to further his training with a pediatric dental residency at the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center. At one of the premier childrens hospitals in the nation, he received extensive training to provide excellent dental care to infants, children and adolescents, as well as an emphasis in sedation techniques and treatment of children with special healthcare needs. He is a board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Tennessee Vols! Dr. Priestwood is married to his wife, Angela, and they have two daughters, along with several pets. .