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Dr. Michael Murphy, DMD
 After
graduating from Collinsville High School, Dr. Murphy attended Southern
Illinois University at Edwardsville where he received his Bachelors degree
in 1977. He attended dental school at Southern Illinois University at Alton,
Illinois. In 1980 he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Dr.
Murphy began practicing dentistry in Cahokia in 1980. Although a general
dentist, Dr. Murphy has focused his practice on cosmetic and implant
dentistry, and orthodontic treatment with braces and Invisalign. He
particularly enjoys working with porcelain veneers and no-prep porcelain
Vivaneers. "Patients love it when we can make a beautiful smile for them
without having to trim off any of their natural teeth," Dr. Murphy states.
Dr.
Murphy recently finished a 1 1/2 year orthodontic course to keep abreast of
the newest techniques in braces. He was credited with 86 hours of continuing
education from this course. Dr. Murphy has been offering orthodontic
treatment for his patients since 1981 and enjoys attending continuing
education courses to learn the latest in new dental techniques.
Dr.
Murphy and his assistants also recently attended a rotary endodontic course
to learn the newest techniques in root canal treatment to help patients keep
their teeth. The rotary cleaning of canals, they learned, is quicker, more
thorough, and quieter.
Another recently attended endodontics seminar focused on providing the most
efficient root canal possible for patients; with the combination of high
competence, quality, and speed, Dr. Murphy can provide patients with a
friendlier, less-chair-time root canal.
In
September of 2003, Dr. Murphy attended a rigorous two day seminar, gaining
knowledge in the diagnosis, application, and implementation of Invisalign
orthodontic treatment. Unlike conventional braces which require bothersome
metal brackets and wires, Invisalign is a virtually invisible alternative to
straightening teeth. In 2004, Dr. Murphy participated in the continuing
education courses necessary to receive Invisalign II Certification.
In November 2008,
Dr. Murphy attended a two day continuing education
seminar focusing on the latest techniques and technology
in implant dentistry.
 Dr.
Murphy is a member of the American Dental Association, the St. Clair County
Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Association and the International
Association for Orthodontics.
Married in 1975, Dr. Murphy has two sons.
Dr.
Murphy is a member of the American Dental Association, the St. Clair County
Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Association and the International
Association for Orthodontics.
Dr.
Murphy's hobbies include fishing (check out the bass on the wall),
gardening, and coaching soccer and baseball.
When asked, "What do you like most about being a dentist?" Dr. Murphy's
response is, "I like helping patients have great smiles."
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