Shady Cove Family Dentistry

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨

Shady Cove Family Dentistry is looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our amazing team!

We’re seeking someone who values providing patients with a top-notch experience, works well in a team, and pays attention to the little details that make a big difference. 🦷💙

What we’re looking for:
✔ Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
✔ EFDA & Radiology Certified
✔ Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and lab tracking
✔ Skilled in ordering dental supplies
✔ Great computer and communication skills
✔ Organized, reliable, and a true team player
✔ Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care

💥Part-time or full-time position available!

If you’re ready to work in a positive, supportive environment and make a difference in our community, we’d love to meet you!🦷😊

10/12/2025

🥳 Celebrating Katie and wishing her a wonderful and memorable birthday!

When you reach out to our office, Katie serves as one of our primary point of contacts, ensuring seamless appointment scheduling and prompt concern resolution. We're grateful for Katie's exceptional contributions to our team at Shady Cove Family Dentistry!

Happy Birthday Katie! 🎂 🥳 🎉

09/08/2025

Why are toothaches so intensely painful? It's easy to underestimate their severity, thinking it's just a bad tooth.

However, the pain is far more profound, originating from the tiny nerve endings within each tooth that connect to the trigeminal nerve. This nerve is a highly sensitive pain pathway that rapidly transmits signals to the brain, rendering tooth pain an unmistakable alarm. Consequently, toothaches can manifest in various ways, including sharp and stabbing sensations, pain radiating into the jaw, head, or ear, and disruptions to sleep, focus, and mood. Tooth pain is not arbitrary; it serves as a crucial survival signal, warning of potential issues like cavities, abscesses, or inflammation.

The brain's difficulty in pinpointing the exact source can lead to a diffuse ache, creating the illusion of widespread pain. If a toothache ever severely impacts your daily life, recognize that it is not an overreaction, but rather your nervous system working to protect you.

Reminder: This post is educational only, and ongoing or severe tooth pain necessitates a proper dental check-up.

09/03/2025

✨️We're shining the spotlight on our insurance superhero working behind the scenes at Shady Cove Family Dentistry! As a dental office insurance coordinator, this individual plays a vital role in managing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and resolving any issues that may arise. Their dedication enables our dental team to concentrate on delivering exceptional patient care.

Happy 4️⃣ year work anniversary Jenn!

08/31/2025

Happy Birthday Dr. Murphy!

08/29/2025

We are delighted to recognize Jill's 17-year anniversary at Shady Cove Family Dentistry!
Her remarkable dedication and commitment to our team have been a cornerstone of our success. We extend our sincerest gratitude to Jill for her tireless efforts and look forward to celebrating many more years of her remarkable contributions.

08/19/2025

It was Kaya's birthday on Friday, and she deserves all the birthday wishes!

Kaya is an excellent Dental Assistant, who is knowledgeable about dentistry and about caring for our patients AND she is so thoughtful and always celebrating everybody in the office too!

Happy Birthday to you Kaya!

07/29/2025

We recently honored Dr. Murphy's remarkable 19-year career as a leading dentist in Southern Oregon, built on trust, skill, and compassion. Patients praise Dr. Murphy for his calming presence and confidence-building approach. His mastery of dentistry and warm bedside manner have cemented his status as a community favorite. Admired by his team for integrity and passion, Dr. Murphy sets a high standard.

What qualities make Dr. Murphy an outstanding dentist?

Let's recognize his achievements! ✨️

07/25/2025

Today, we're celebrating a very special day - Jessica's birthday!

We're taking a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all her hard work and dedication. We hope her special day is filled with joy, love, and blessings. We appreciate her tirelessly efforts and commitment, and we're grateful to have her as part of our team. Here's to a wonderful birthday and many more memories to come!