The Staff

Meredith – Patient Care Coordinator

My name is Meredith, and I am the Patient Care Coordinator. When you call you will probably talk to me first. I will make sure your appointment time suits you, and I will answer any questions you may have about your appointment. To schedule an appointment call me at 573.474.8566 or email me and I will be in touch with you.

Denise – Financial Coordinator

Hello, my name is Denise and my official title is Financial Coordinator. I am the person to help you understand your insurance policy, file your insurance for you, or help you apply for a six-month interest free loan if your treatment is more involved. For your convenience we accept several methods of payment including: check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and the Citi Health Card. If you have any questions I invite you to give me a call, or email me.

Kelly – Dental Hygienist

Hi! My name is Kelly, and I am a registered dental hygienist. I am from Illinois. I received my hygiene degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. My job is to help you keep your teeth and mouth as healthy as possible. It is fun to meet new people, and help them understand how they can keep their teeth for a lifetime. Removing tartar, stain, and plaque on a regular basis is part of the plan. Along with proper home care and some coaching, everybody can have a healthy, comfortable smile. There are a tremendous selection of brushes, picks, pastes, rinses floss, etc. on the market today. I will help you determine what will work best for you.

Whitney – Dental Hygienist

My name is Whitney and I am a registered dental hygienist. I am originally from Columbia, and I graduated from State Fair Community College with a dental hygiene degree. When you come and visit me I will remove tartar, stain, and plaque from your teeth. Your teeth will feel smooth and polished, but not painful. Your comfort is very important. Part of the regular exam we do in our office includes an evaluation for periodontal disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer. I will evaluate your home-care and give you advice on how to improve if needed. Please ask me any questions you may have about your oral health.

Martha – Dental Assistant

My name is Martha. I am one of two full time assistants in this office. I have been a dental assistant for about 20 years. I enjoy working with Dr. Murphy and Dr. Powell, and helping them make our patients’ visit as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Like Dr. Murphy, Dr. Powell, and the rest of the staff, I receive a lot of continuing education training. The classes are interesting, and fun. They help keep me motivated to provide the best possible care for our patients. I was one of the first assistants in Missouri to be certified as a dental assistant with expanded function training. During your visit, please feel free to ask me any questions about your treatment.

Leah – Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Leah, and I have worked in this dental office for over 15 years. Many years ago I started as a dental assistant, and I eventually moved to the front desk as the receptionist. A few years ago, I decided to work as a dental assistant again. Since that time I have become certified as an expanded functions dental assistant which allows me to be more involved in the care of our patients. I always have time to answer any questions you may have, so please ask!