About Katharine A. Murphy-Brown, DDS
Dr. Murphy-Brown received her Doctorate of Medical Dentistry in 2006 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine located in Boston, MA. She was the recipient of the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Student Award for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Leadership. Following graduation, Dr. Murphy-Brown joined a general dentistry practice in the greater Boston area as an associate. She was awarded Associate of the Year in 2007 and was asked to become a partner. In addition to starting a new practice in South Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Murphy-Brown enjoyed teaching third and fourth year dental students on the clinic floor at Tufts Dental School. In 2009, Dr. Murphy-Brown decided to return home to Michigan to be closer to family. She practiced as an associate dentist in the Troy area before joining this family and cosmetic dental practice in 2010. In 2010, Dr. Murphy-Brown completed the Synergy Training Program for Implant Dentistry. She attends several continuing education programs and conferences throughout the year, including an implant study club. Dr. Murphy-Brown believes that the dentist and patient should work as a team to achieve the esthetic and functional results necessary for a happy and healthy smile. Dental education and proper communication are the keys to that success. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Murphy-Brown received her B.A. from Albion College where she played volleyball for four years. She grew up in Port Huron, Michigan. She now lives in Lake Orion with her husband and their three children. In her free time she enjoys water skiing, downhill skiing, photography, traveling, and enjoying her time with family and friends. Dr. Murphy-Brown maintains active membership with the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Oakland County Dental Society. Dr. Murphy-Brown has received HOUR Top Dentist Recognition 2012 through 2019, Top Doc Recognition 2019, and Best of West Bloomfield for Cosmetic Dentistry in 2019.
