Dr. Amanda McMurphy, DMD
Founder, Dentist
Dr. Amanda McMurphy was born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. She completed her education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she earned her Doctorate of Medical Dentistry and received the “Best of Prosthodontics” award. She is married to a local of Biloxi, MS, Austin McMurphy. He is the owner and Dentist at McMurphy Pediatric Dentistry in Biloxi and Ocean Springs.They have 3 beautiful children: Sloan, Sawyer, and Owen. In her free time, Dr. McMurphy enjoys sewing and embroidery projects for her kids. Learn more about Dr. McMurphy.
Brooke Lasso
Lead Assistant
Brooke was born and raised in Gulfport, MS. She graduated from Harrison Central High School in 2011. Brooke then went on to become a dental assistant in February of 2012 and quickly fell in love with dentistry and helping people achieve their perfect smile. She loves a good caramel macchiato and any kind of chocolate you can find. Brooke Is married to her childhood best friend, Cameron. They married in March of 2017. They are the parents of boy/girl twins- Brandy and Ellie-Brooke and have two fur babies, Maci and Roux. Brooke has also found joy in raising chickens that she and her mother share. Her favorite hobbies are embroidery and curling up on the couch for a good movie. Brooke and her family are very involved in their church and sing on their praise team while her husband plays drums.
Ayrion Hathron
Assistant
Ayrion is a resident of Pass Christian, MS where she attended and graduated from Pass Christian School District in 2015. She then attended Mississippi Gulf coast Community College. There she served on their recruitment team and graduated with her Associate’s Degree. She then went on to attend University of Southern Mississippi where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Biology. Ayrion has always had a love for dentistry. She completed an Advanced Dental Assistant Program and has been in this career for four wonderful years. Ayrion likes shopping, going to brunch, and spending time with family and friends. She also loves watching crime shows, but she is NOT a criminal. Ayrion hopes every patient’s experience at McMurphy Family Dentistry is relaxing, informative, and goal driven!
Madeline Gilbert (Maddie)
Assistant
Maddie grew up in Biloxi, MS and graduated from Gulfport High School in 2016. She got certified in Dental Assisting in July of 2020, and fell in love with the field. This is her first dental job and loves the atmosphere. She is so beyond thankful for her coworkers who have been very patient and welcoming. Maddie loves to spend time at home with her significant other of six years and their fur baby cat. Her hobbies include drinking a nice cup of coffee, worshiping Jesus, and spending time at the gym.
Tiffany Grooms
Office Manager
Tiffany is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. She met her husband, Ben, in high school and then went on to marry him in May of 2017. Ben is in the Navy, which brought Tiffany overseas where she lived in Japan for three years. She and her husband welcomed their first daughter in the summer of 2023. In her free time, you can find her shopping or watching Bluey on repeat with her daughter.
Brenda Negron Santiago
Treatment Coordinator
Brenda was born in New York, but raised in Marietta, Georgia. She has been married to her husband for 13 years, but they have been together for 18 years. They have three wonderful children, one 17-year-old daughter, and 12-year-old boy/girl twins. Brenda is a military spouse and has lived in many places like New Mexico, Arkansas, and Germany. Now that her husband is stationed in Biloxi, they hope to retire in the area. She has been in the dental field for 15 years, starting as a dental assistant, then transitioning to the front office as a dental insurance specialist. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Brenda is working toward her business administration degree at American Public University. Her hobbies include traveling, trying new foods, going to the beach, and reading.
Heather Barrow
Insurance Coordinator
Heather is from Plano, Texas. She has been in the dental field for over 15 years. She has been married to Matt since 2011, and they have 2 girls together. Matt has served in the Navy for 17 years, and they have been lucky to live in some exciting places. Heather loves to read, play games with her family, and she enjoys great food and wine.
Carla Rowell, BSDH
Hygienist
Dedicated to promoting smiles and optimal oral health, Carla is an accomplished bilingual dental hygienist with a proven track record in delivering compassionate care. With over 20 years of experience in dentistry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence to every patient interaction. Carla holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of MS, and is a licensed and certified dental hygienist in MS and FL. She has worked with diverse patient populations, demonstrating an ability to adapt to official needs and foster a comfortable and trusting environment. She is very passionate about helping her patients improve teir dental health. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Our Clinic
McMurphy Family Dentistry is a dental clinic located in the heart of Biloxi, Mississippi. We proudly serve clients from all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Long Beach, Pass Christian, Gulfport, Wiggins, Woolmarket, Diberville, and Ocean Springs.
Formerly known as Broadwater Dental-Biloxi, we are the same friendly staff that locals have grown to know and trust. Dr. Amanda McMurphy, DMD, purchased this beloved practice after working for the clinic close to 2 years. Dr. McMurphy and staff are excited to continue providing the same high quality dental service to their community under the name McMurphy Family Dentistry.
To schedule your appointment, or for any questions you may have, contact us and we will be happy to help.
We also invite you to come visit our clinic, and meet our team in person!
