James Patrick Murphy DMD

James Patrick Murphy DMD

Pediatric and Special Needs Dentist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attending Pediatric and Adult Special Needs Dentist in the Care Center for Persons with Disabilities

  • Education

    • St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

      1988 - 1990
      Certificate Pediatric Dental Medicine

      Hospital Based Pediatric Dental Residency Program.

    • University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

      1984 - 1988
      DMD Dental Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Model B Program and Delta Sigma Delta One of four students in the class of 1988 selected to perform clinical requirements in the Model B program. This program was created to allow the student to “practice” in the faculty dental care center.Supervision was performed by Dr Robert Tisot, Dr Thomas Oates and by Dean Jan Lindhe.

    • La Salle University

      1980 - 1984
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Biology/Biological Sciences, General

      Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track and Field, Alpha Epsilon Delta ( Pre-Medical Honor Society)

    • Lansdale Catholic High School

      1976 - 1980
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track and Field, BAL League Champion 2 Mile 1980 4 year varsity letter winner in Cross Country and Track and Field.

  • Experience

    • James P. Murphy, DMD

      Jul 1990 - now
      Pediatric and Special Needs Dentist

      Private Dental Practice treating pediatric patients and special needs adult patients 1-2 days per week who may have developmental delay. Hospital dentistry is available for patients who are unable to receive care in the office setting. Telephone 215-348-5778.Hands on Managerial experience as an owner/clinician. I have performed every task in the office from mundane to complex and employed dozens of fantastic staff and clinicians over the years. All of this has come about due to the super patients and families that continue to put their trust in us! Show less

    • Doylestown Health

      Jan 1991 - now
      Active Staff Doylestown Hospital

      Admitting privileges for special needs patients in the O.R.

    • Hahnemann University Hospital

      Jan 1991 - Apr 1999
      Pediatric Hospital Dentist

      Served as the only pediatric dentist in a large group dental practice. Responsible for clinical care of patients and instruction of dental residents.

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

      Apr 1999 - now
      Pediatric and Special Needs Dentist, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

      Attending Pediatric and Special Needs Dentist. Member of Active Staff at TJU Hospital. O.R. Privileges for developmentally challenged children and adults requiring complete oral rehabilitation.Supervised dental residents in the TJU GPR program and TJU OMFS residents working with special needs adult patients. Primary care appointments are available in the office setting at James P Murphy DMD, 10 S Clinton ST. STE 204, Doylestown Pa. 18901 (215-215-348-5778). Outpatient hospital care at TJU Hospital is available for patients who are not candidates for in office care. Show less

    • Temple University - Kornberg School of Dentistry

      Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
      Clinical Instructor

      Clinical instructor in the Pediatric Dental Department 1 day per month.

    • St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

      Jan 2017 - now
      Attending Pediatric Dentist, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

      Supervising Pediatric Dental Residents in all phases of Pediatric Dentistry (1-2 days per week) with particular attention to procedural sedation and operating room cases.Stepped in from August 2019-March 2020 to care for patients on the Dental Mobile Outreach service (Ronald McDonald Dental Van). Coordinating with the Psychology/Special Needs Medical Department to treat children in the brand new “dental sensory room” for children with autism and developmental delay (April 2023-present)

    • University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

      Feb 2021 - now
      Clinical Associate Professor, Center for Patients with Disabilities, Penn Dental Medicine

      https://www.dental.upenn.edu/alumni/give/care-center-for-persons-with-disabilities/

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dental License, Republic of Ireland

      Dental Council of Ireland
      Jan 2012
    • Restricted Anesthesia License

      State of Pennsylvania
      Jul 1990
    • Dental License

      State of Pennsylvania
      Sept 1988
    • DEA License

      Drug Enforcement Agency
      Sept 1988
    • Dental License, United Kingdom

      General Dental Council
      Dec 2010
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

      American Heart Association
      May 1989
    • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

      American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
      Apr 1999
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Interviewer

      Issued by University of Pennsylvania on Sept 2014
      University of PennsylvaniaAssociated with James Patrick Murphy DMD
    • Anesthesia Evaluator

      Issued by PSOMS on Jan 2018
      PSOMSAssociated with James Patrick Murphy DMD
    • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basketball Coach

      Issued by Archdiocese of Philadelphia CYO on Nov 2001
      Archdiocese of Philadelphia CYOAssociated with James Patrick Murphy DMD
    • Board of Governor’s

      Issued by Philadelphia County Dental Society on Jan 2001
      Philadelphia County Dental SocietyAssociated with James Patrick Murphy DMD
    • Member of Father’s Club

      Issued by St. Joseph's Prep on Sept 2010
      St. Joseph's PrepAssociated with James Patrick Murphy DMD