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FAMILY DENTISTRY
Austin McMurphy,
Dr. Austin McMurphy feels pediatric dentistry is about much more than just childhood teeth. It’s about confidence, comfort, growth, and helping children succeed. As owner of McMurphy Pediatric Dentistry, McMurphy combines advanced training with a sincere passion for caring for children and supporting families along the Gulf Coast.
Inspired by his mother, longtime dental hygienist Janet McMurphy, and his uncle, pediatric dentist Buddy Brice, McMurphy grew up in a dental environment and understood early on that oral health can
DMD, MSD
McMurphy Pediatric Dentistry
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Certified
AFFILIATIONS
AAPD, MDA, MAPD
LOCATION
1070 Judge Sekul Ave., Biloxi 1268 Ocean Springs Rd., Ocean Springs
228.374.8175 (Biloxi) 228.215.3100 (Ocean Springs)
www.mcmurphypediatricdentistry.com
of open conversations with trained professionals to help families make informed decisions. Looking ahead, he sees pediatric dentistry continuing to evolve as research links sleep, breathing, and childhood brain development.
A Biloxi native, McMurphy is proud to
call the Coast home. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, and their three children, Sloan, Sawyer, and Owen, along with golfing, fishing, skiing, and family adventures.
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influence a child’s confidence. Today, he focuses not just on dental care but also on airway development, oral restrictions, behavior management, and special needs dentistry.
“The ultimate goal is helping children feel comfortable and safe,” he said, while creating positive experiences that foster lifelong trust in dental care.
McMurphy believes one of the
biggest challenges parents face today
is misinformation online about topics
like fluoride, tongue ties, and airway management. He emphasizes the importance