About Ian Murray, DMD
Dr. Ian Murray is a native San Diegan. He grew up in South Mission Beach and comes from a family of San Diego dentists, his father a Pediatric Dentist in El Cajon and his uncle a General Dentist in Del Mar. Dr. Murray attended UC Santa Cruz and UC San Diego where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Following eight years in drug discovery research and pharmaceutical development, he realized his skill set would be better utilized on the front lines of healthcare. Dentistry was a natural fit for Dr. Murray blending his desire to increase people’s overall health, his scientific problem-solving experience and his love of artistic pursuits. Dr. Murray attended Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine where he received multiple awards for leadership and exceptional school performance, as well as membership in the national dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Murray excels with the support of his family. He has been with his wife, Stephanie, since 1995 and together they are raising two fantastic daughters. Dr. Murray enjoys spending most of his free time with his family at his children’s sporting and theatrical events, at the beach or camping in the local deserts and mountains. His goal is to bring the highest level of healthcare to the patients of Mission Trails Dentistry
