Meet Our Team

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    Dr. Kristin Murphy

    Elkhart Pediatric Dentistry LTD ~ Dr. Kristin Murphy.

    Dr. Murphy is a specialist that has an additional two years of specialty training following dental school, and limits her practice to treating children only. Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry, and are the primary and specialty oral care providers for infants and children through teen years, including those with special health needs.

    Our office is kid-friendly, designed to be the perfect environment to put young minds at ease, and we have specialized pediatric equipment designed with children in mind.

    Dr. Murphy has practiced pediatric dentistry for 12 years, after completing her residency specializing in pediatric dentistry at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2010. She is excited to join the Elkhart community.

    The entire team at Elkhart Pediatric Dentistry enjoys creating a comfortable and fun dental home that will lead to a lifetime of health and happiness.

    Dr. Murphy is proud of her excellent staff, many of whom have been a part of the practice for many years and she will be keeping most of the practice the same. Each team member brings a special skill and caring to her job. They work hard each day to provide great dental health for the children of our community in a fun environment.

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    Brenda, Registered Dental Hygienist

    Brenda graduated from Indiana University South Bend as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 1994. She was president of her class and received the Procter and Gamble Preventive Dentistry Award for excellence in dental hygiene education and care. She joined our practice soon after graduation and has been an integral part of our patients' care. Brenda loves working with
    children and has the goal of educating her patients in proper oral care and inspiring them to achieve it. With an expansive knowledge of children's dentistry, Brenda works well with all age groups, as well as special needs children. In her free time, Brenda loves spending
    time with her husband Mark, her 3 children, her many grandchildren, family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, shopping and all sports, with an emphasis on the Bears, Cubs, Bulls and of course I.U. basketball.

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    Lynn, Registered Dental Hygienist

    Lynn joined our practice in 1998, after graduating from Indiana University South Bend with a degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She works part time, while balancing her other duties as a wife, mother, and volunteering in the community. Her favorite part of her job is taking time with each small child and making them feel at ease so they will always look forward to coming back to our office. Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband, Brad, and her three children. She participates in workouts, running and volunteering in her children’s school.

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    LAUREN, REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

    Lauren graduated from Indiana University in Fort Wayne in 2008 with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene and earned her Local  Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists Certification in 2019. She has been practicing in the Michiana area for over 14 years. Lauren is married and has two Wire Hair Fox Terriers. In her spare time she loves to travel and keeps busy with the Elkhart/Goshen
    Dental Hygienists’ Association, serving as President for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

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    Sharon, Office Manager

    Sharon is our Office Manager and has been a member of our team since 2005. Before working here,Sharon has had many years of experience working in the health care field in customer service. Sharon brings to the office a knowledge of IT and computer networking, and handles all of the billing and insurance claims for the office. She will work with you to coordinate your dental insurance benefits. When not working, Sharon enjoys reading, a variety of craft projects, and spoiling her grandchildren.

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    Sue, Front Office Coordinator

    Sue was Dr. Robbins’ first employee. She started as a chairside assistant for his predecessor and then moved to the front desk. She has a vast knowledge of pediatric dentistry that comes with experience. Sue works hard to assist patients and parents with their dental scheduling needs. In her spare time, Sue enjoys spending time with her family and friends and grandchildren and she loves to travel when she can.

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    BRITTNIE, EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANT

    Brittnie has been in the dental field for 5 years. She enjoys teaching children about oral hygiene. She is a dedicated God-Mother and in her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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    NICOLE, EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT

    Nicole is an E.F.D.A. and graduated from Indiana University South Bend in 1993. She loves spending time with friends and family and loves the outdoors. Nicole
    also loves lake kayaking, boating and fishing. In her free time she enjoys painting and making candles.

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    EVELYNA, EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANT

    Evelyna (Evie) started on the job training as a dental assistant in 2020 during the pandemic. She is a dental assistant and sterilizer tech. In her free time she
    enjoys being out in nature with family and friends or just with her dogs. She enjoys her fun and sweet interactions with our patients.

Our Location

Hours of Operation

Monday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed