Dr. John Steven Abernathy, DDS

Meet Dr John Steven Abernathy
Dr. J. Steven Abernathy, who prefers to be called "Steve" by his patients and friends, is a multitalented individual who enjoys learning skills of all kinds. Along with being a trusted and accomplished dentist who has provided advanced dental care (root canals, dental implants, and complex restorative procedures) to patients in up to five different offices in Arkansas and Florida, he is also a pilot with over 2000 hours of flight experience and an ASA certified sailor who can periodically be seen at the helm of a 38’ sailboat cutting through the waters of Tampa Bay.
He is also the author of three books and a regular contributor to radio talk shows across the nation, where he is often called upon for his expertise in American Presidential history.
Dr. Abernathy’s college education included The United States Air Force Academy, Arkansas State University, and The University of Tennessee. He graduated from the UTCHS College of Dentistry in 1979 with a degree …in General Dentistry and has provided patients with all aspects of general dental care for over three decades. At this time he serves patients from more than 40 referring dentists in Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida, as well as patients who choose to travel from several surrounding states for his gentle and cutting-edge services. To ensure that his office provides modern, state-of-the-art dental care to his patients, Dr. Abernathy is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, one of only a few professional organizations that require members to keep up with current advances in the dental profession by attending a specified number of continuing education courses every year.
On a more personal level, Dr. Abernathy has been married to his lovely wife, Michele, for 36 years. Michele is his chief endodontic assistant in his Florida offices, and is an accomplished jewelry maker who creates and teaches woven jewelry patterns. The Abernathys have two sons. John, the oldest, is a writer and director who lives in Los Angeles, California. He is co-author of the novel A Question of Character. Their youngest son, Grey, is a computer engineer who is currently attending graduate school at the University of Arkansas.