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Philip Murphy & Associates is the oldest established dental practice in Armagh. We are justifiably proud of our esteemed reputation within the local community. Our practice can be found in a fine Georgian terrace - our surgeries are modernised with the latest dental equipment. We aim to exceed your expectations and look forward to welcoming you to our practice.
Meet the Team
Our main aim is to exceed your expectations in everything we do for you. We want you to be pleased with us so you will send your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours for treatment at our practice. Above all, we promise to do our best to see you on time and to make you as comfortable as possible during your visits.
Our dental team includes:
Dr Philip Murphy, B.D.S - Practice Principal
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Dr. Michael Bailey, B.D.S - Associate
Michael graduated from Glasgow University in 2004. Having spent two years in a private practice in Fort William Scotland, he joined the practice in 2006. Michael is a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has gained part 1 of the MFGDP qualification and will be taking part in a one year distance learning cosmetic dentistry course in Harley Street London. Other skills include wrinkle smoothing in addtion to orthodontics with clear braces.
Dr. Jonathan Spence, B.D.S - Associate
Jonathan graduated from Newcastle University in 2000. He worked in Newcastle for approximately 2 years prior to taking up a post in a private dental practice in Australia. Jonathan later joined Philip Murphy and Associates in 2003. Jonathan is a member of the British Dental Association and an active member of the local dental committee. He attends numerous dental courses and meetings, which enable him to keep abreast of the latest developments and technology within dentistry.
Dr. Ellen Quinn - Associate
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Dr. David Murnaghan, B.D.S MJDF RCS - Associate
Dr David Murnaghan qualified from Queen’s University Belfast in 2006. David strives to provide optimum care for his patients and has gone as far afield as America and Italy to train in postgraduate dentistry courses to further build on his skills. His main interests are restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry. He has completed a 14-month training course in implant dentistry with the renowned Dr Raj Patel.
Currently David is one of only two dentists in Ireland who have completed a yearlong certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry at the Eastman Institute London in 2010. He is in addition a member of the Irish Dental Association, the Association of Dental Implantology and a member of the Irish Association of Aesthetic Dentists. David has recently been successful in his postgraduate examinations leading to the additional qualification and Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons in England [MJDF RCS (Eng)].
Outside work, he is a keen sportsman, his main interest being waterpolo.
Zara McKibbin, RG HYG - Hygienist
Philip Murphy’s hygienist, Zara, treats patients who suffer from gum disease by whichever course of treatment is most suitable. Her main role within the practice is prevention of oral disease by education. She will educate you in the latest methods of plaque removal, in order to maintain a healthy mouth.
Zara started her career in dentistry having achieved the highest marks in NI in the dental nursing certificate; she decided to push herself further. Zara returned to university to complete a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. In her first year she won the GSK Perpetual Trophy for best performance in the primary examination. Through her final year this high level of success continued as she won the Medical Imaging Award for highest marks in Radiography. She then finished her diploma by being awarded the very prestigious LM Hygienist Award for best overall student, having achieved distinction standard in every module.
Lynn Houston - Head Dental Nurse
Lynn is a qualified and experienced registered dental nurse having joined the team pf Philip Murphy and Associates in 1984. As designated infection control link nurse she has a keen interest in continuing professional development and the upgrading of facilities in the practice. Lynn considers herself privileged to work in this practice with such an excellent team of qualified registered nurses.
Using the latest technology, we are committed to giving our patients the best possible service and advice. Our specialist services include:
- Sedation and Twilight Sleep for nervous patients
- Wheelchair access and ground floor surgeries
- Orthodontics
- Oral cancer screening
- Tooth whitening
- Aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry
A Little History
The dental practice in Russell Street, Armagh, was established in January 1926. It was originally set up in Melbourne Terrace, now 16 Russell Street, and soon moved to 3 Melbourne Terrace now 14 Russell Street. It is now based in 2 Melbourne Terrace, now 12 Russell Street, jointly with 14 Russell Street.
Melbourne Terrace was built in 1839. Originally, the practice was a joint medical and dental affair with two class-mates sharing a waiting room. They were Dr. John Woods from Keady and Ned FitzGerald from Tralee. However, the arrangement did not last very long as Ned FitzGerald married Cis Hourihane, who had been in dental practice in Bandon, Co. Cork, and they moved next door to 3 Melbourne Terrace where they lived for many years, bringing up a family of four boys in the house above the surgery and waiting room.
Dr. Woods meanwhile moved across the Mall to Beresford Row, where he established a medical practice which lasted for many years. The dental practice was carried on by the FitzGeralds. In the mid-thirties Ned took a position as part-time school dentist, which involved bringing a dental caravan around the south Armagh schools. His wife then filled in, back in Russell Street so that the five-and-a-half day practice was able to carry on with husband and wife working together, although there was still only one surgery.
Ned died suddenly in 1953, so Cis carried on the practice alone for many years. Des, the only one of the family to follow in dental footsteps, joined his mother in 1956 and a second surgery was brought into use. She died in 1970 and Des ran the practice for several years with the help of assistants. One of these, Philip Murphy, joined the practice and the family when he married Deirdre, Des's eldest daughter.
Des retired early 1988 and the practice was expanded greatly when Philip took over 12 Russell Street, next door, and built it up to its six surgeries. The original waiting room and the original surgery remain in 14, while the houses are now connected.