Meet Our Doctor
Pat Murphy
DMD
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Pat Murphy is an avid sneaker collector with over 60 pairs in his collection. Don’t forget to ask him about his favorite pair during your appointment—he might even have a fun story to share about why he isn’t wearing them to the office today!
In addition to his love for sneakers, Dr. Pat Murphy enjoys golfing, working out, and spending quality time with his wife, Kimmie, and their two children.
Education
After graduating from Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois, Dr. Pat Murphy attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he received his Bachelor of Science in biology in 2010. He attended dental school at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois. In 2015, he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Continuing Education
In 2015, Dr. Pat Murphy traveled to Oregon to attend a two-day, hands-on continuing education course on implant dentistry. Dental implants, which serve as a replacement for a natural tooth root, can be used to restore missing teeth or support a bridge or dentures. That same year Dr. Pat Murphy attended a two day seminar on alternative sleep apnea treatments. In many cases, patients treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device find the machine and its associated mask to be uncomfortable and cumbersome, and they may ultimately elect to discontinue use. An alternative treatment is an oral appliance crafted by a dentist, which can improve airflow while sleeping without the need for a noisy machine or restrictive mask.
In 2016, Dr. Pat Murphy completed a one-day sleep apnea continuing education course, and he has signed up to complete a one-day course on efficient root canal treatment and a one-day course on full-mouth restoration before year’s end.
Staying Connected
Dr. Pat Murphy is a member of the American Dental Society® and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is proud to be an active member of the Metro East dental community.
Family & Free Time
Dr. Pat Murphy was married in 2016 to his amazing wife, Kimmie. He and his wife have two cats, Dave and Ollie, and a dog, Baylie. When not spending time with his family and pets, he enjoys hobbies that include exercising, swimming and going on adventures as the Crosscountry Couple.
Join Our Family
Dr. Pat Murphy wants every patient to feel welcome, well-informed and at ease at each visit to the dentist’s office. Helping patients achieve beautiful smiles is extremely rewarding, and he would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how your dental goals can be met. Call or stop by Dental Wellness Center of Maryville with your questions.