Dr Melissa Murray
Dr. Murray is a 16+ year veteran in dentistry, renowned for exceptional patient care. With over a decade of successful practice ownership and an Honours in her Bachelors of Dentistry, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Dentalcare Campsie.
Skilled in a comprehensive range of dental procedures, which include but or not limited to: general active maintenance (check up and cleans, gum and oral health guidance, oral cancer checks and patient-focused treatment planning) to complex specialties such as Cerec crown and bridge work, full mouth aesthetic rehabilitation, snore appliances and jaw joint pain, cosmetic procedures (veneers, crowns, clear aligners and Botox), root canal therapy and surgical procedures (implants, tongue tie and extractions).
Dr Melissa is focussed on working with her clients to talk through all dental options in order to achieve a well informed patient-centric outcome that incorporates oral function, oral aesthetics and the most financially appropriate treatment for your individual needs. Dr Melissa looks forward to welcoming and meeting you at Dentalcare Campsie. Please call us on 97180670 to make an appointment.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
CORE SKILLS
- 16 Years’ General Dentistry & Clinical Expertise
- Rapport Building & Chairside Manner
- Patient Education & Client Focused
- Treatment Planning & Restorative Care
- Anterior/Posterior Root Canal & General Dentistry
- Communication Excellence (Oral & Written)
- Time Management & Organisation
- Professional Development & Reflective Practice
- Prosthodontics Expertise & Implant Procedures
- Cosmetic Proficiency & Dental Aesthetics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Key Achievements:
- Fostered a loyal and expanding patient base from scratch, achieving growth solely through word-of-mouth, underpinned by a warm, professional, and personable approach to care and a friendly chairside manner.
- Remained committed to ongoing professional development, recently completing the cutting-edge Nobel Biocare Implant Placement course, further specialising in implant restorations and elevating the practice’s capabilities.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisation skills by flawlessly balancing clinical procedures, from CEREC crowns to complex fillings, with patient consultations.
- Demonstrated expertise in orthodontics, clear aligners, and implant surgery while maintaining proficiency in general dental procedures.
- Cultivated a collaborative and open work environment, exemplified by strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude, contributing to staff morale and productivity.
- Implemented effective treatment plans and proactive follow-up systems that achieved a high rate of patient acceptance, resulting in optimal appointment utilisation.
- Administered emergency dental treatments effectively, incorporating a streamlined process for prompt follow-up visits, thereby increasing patient satisfaction and trust.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Aesthetic Rehabilitation & CEREC Crowns and Bridges
- Molar Endodontics & Root Canal Retreatment
- Snore Appliances & Night Guards Fabrication
- In-chair Bleaching & Take-home Whitening
- Botox Injections & Dermal Fillers
- Complex Fillings & Crown and Bridge Work
- Paediatric Dentistry & Space Maintainers
- Wisdom Teeth & Routine Extractions
- Orthodontic Training & Complex General Dentistry
- Bone Grafting, Endodontic Treatments & Root Canal
- Clear Aligners & Traditional Braces Management
- Mouthguards & Bleaching Tray Customisation
- Laser Crown Lengthening & Frenectomies
- Full & Partial Dentures Fabrication
- Splinting & Teeth Stabilisation
- GA & Sedation Procedures
- Periodontal Treatments & General Maintenance
- CBCT, Lat Ceph & OPG Interpretation
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Professional Indemnity Insured
- EPA / Radiology Licence Including CBCT Registration
- Child Protection
- Immunisations including 2023 Flu Vaccination and 4 x COVID-19 Vaccinations