“My pledge is to provide uncompromising dental care that will make it easier for you to get the smile of your dreams. My emphasis on patient education is the key to improved dental health and ultimately to your receiving quality results that last.”

Martha M. Murphy, DDS

“The two people who most influenced my decision to become a dentist were my parents. I was raised and educated with an emphasis on the importance of service to others. My parents, who were in the sciences, fostered my interest in science. I also enjoy working with people and have always been interested in the healthcare professions as far back as I can remember.

“Looking back, I don’t believe I could have made a better career choice. It gives me great satisfaction when a patient tells me how their new smile has changed their life and self-confidence for the better.”

DDS: University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD, 1981
BS: Zoology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1976
Internship: General Dentistry, US Coast Guard, Seattle, WA
Member: Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, Greater Washington Association of Women Dentists
Lecturer: Local senior residences continuing education to staff &
residents; various nursery & elementary schools; college career days; dental information seminars
Advanced Training: Alumna of Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental
Education, Nash Institute for Dental Learning

In her spare time, Dr. Murphy enjoys gardening, hiking, running and spending time with her husband, Bob, and children, Benny and Cody.