Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Murphy, DDS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1245456441

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Contact Information

Address

2 E 22ND ST STE 201
Lombard, IL 60148

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Phone

(630) 627-4680

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Practice Details

Not accepting new patients

Website

drcatherinemurphy.com/bio/

Languages

English, Spanish

Patient Rating

4.8/ 5.0(105 reviews)

Rating sources

Healthgrades4.1 (9)

Google4.9 (96)

About This Provider

Dr. Catherine Murphy is an experienced orthodontist in Lombard with 19 years of practice and a unique focus on holistic dentistry. She specializes in connecting oral health to overall wellness, with particular expertise in airway health, myofunctional therapy, and tongue ties. Dr. Murphy holds a Master of Science in Dentistry and teaches as adjunct clinical faculty at Indiana University's School of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Program. She's been recognized as a fellow of the American College of Dentists and named an ADA Wellness Ambassador for her innovative, patient-centered approach to care. Her passion for holistic health was inspired by her own family's experience and has led her to create educational resources, including children's books about tongue ties and a self-care movement called Take3ForMe™.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

IU School of Dentistry (adjunct clinical faculty)
Indiana University NW Dental Hygiene Program (adjunct clinical faculty)
MSD (Master of Science in Dentistry)
Indiana University-purdue University / Indianapolis — Residency Hospital
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
Indiana University / School Of Dentistry — Undergraduate School (2005)

Board Certifications

American College of Dentists (inducted fellow)

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Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 04/17/2007

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Areas of Focus

Holistic orthodonticsMyofunctional therapyTongue tiesAirway healthOral and overall health connection

Professional Memberships

Academy of Airway and Gnathologic Orthopedics
Airway Circle
American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry
American Association of Orthodontists
American College of Dentists
American Dental Association
Dental Speakers Bureau
Chicago Dental Society
Holistic Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
North American Association of Facial Orthotropics
Northwest Indiana Dental Society
South Shore Arts

Awards & Recognition

American College of Dentists (ACD) induction
American Dental Association Wellness Ambassador

Beyond the Office

Adjunct clinical faculty at IU School of Dentistry

Adjunct clinical faculty at Indiana University NW Dental Hygiene Program

International speaking engagements

Podcast host: 'Dear Momma with Dr. Murphy'

ADA Wellness Ambassador and lifeline

Son's health transformation from failing to thriving inspired her passion for holistic dentistry

Co-creator of Take3ForMe™ self-care movement combining myofunctional therapy, breathwork and affirmation

Author of two children's picture books: 'Dear Momma...' and 'Dear Friend...Do you know about Tongue Ties?'

Over a dozen years of general dentistry practice before specializing in orthodontics

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