Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Partner in Portsmouth, OH
Tracy Murray DDS has provided comprehensive dental care to Portsmouth families since 1988. Our practice combines advanced technology with personalized service to deliver exceptional general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. With over 20 years of experience, we utilize three types of lasers, digital imaging, and CAESY patient education tools to ensure precise diagnostics and informed treatment decisions. Our team prioritizes preventive care while offering innovative solutions like Invisalign clear braces and Zoom!Whitening. We maintain strict safety protocols following CDC and OSHA guidelines, and our commitment to continuing education ensures patients receive the most current treatment options. As active community members, we participate in local volunteer programs and provide same-day emergency care. Our team's expertise in sedation dentistry and restorative procedures, including dental implants, helps patients achieve lasting oral health and confidence in their smiles.
Services
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Invisalign
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Emergency Care
Laser Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Family Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Portsmouth families
- We utilize three types of dental lasers for precise treatments
- We offer same-day emergency dental care
- Our team maintains advanced certifications in sedation dentistry
- We participate in community volunteer programs improving oral health access
Associations and certifications
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Southern Ohio Dental Association
What people say
Friendly staff
Advanced technology
Same-day emergency care
Effective treatments
Improved confidence
Services
General Dentistry
Our comprehensive general dentistry services focus on preventive care and oral health maintenance. We offer regular checkups, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and nightguards for bruxism. Our laser dentistry technology enables early cavity detection and gum disease treatment. The practice emphasizes patient education to help families maintain optimal oral hygiene between visits while providing conservative, effective treatments for any dental issues that arise.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We specialize in transforming smiles through advanced cosmetic dentistry procedures. Services include Zoom! Whitening, porcelain veneers, Invisalign clear braces, bonding, and laser gum lifts. Our team creates personalized smile makeovers combining multiple treatments to address discoloration, misalignment, and other aesthetic concerns while maintaining natural-looking results that enhance patients' confidence and self-esteem.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative services address missing or damaged teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implant restorations. We use modern materials and techniques for durable, natural-looking replacements. Full-mouth reconstruction options help patients restore both function and aesthetics through comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs while utilizing advanced technology for precise fit and comfort.
Invisalign Clear Braces
We provide Invisalign treatment for adults seeking discreet teeth straightening solutions. This system uses custom-made clear aligners to gradually correct overcrowding, spacing, and bite issues without traditional metal braces. Patients appreciate the removable nature of aligners for eating and cleaning, with treatment plans developed using digital imaging and specialized software for predictable, comfortable results.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening services address discoloration from food, drinks, and aging. We offer in-office Zoom! Whitening for immediate results and custom take-home trays for gradual lightening. Our treatments use high-fluoride formulas to minimize sensitivity while achieving 8-10 shade improvements, with personalized approaches to match each patient's tooth structure and staining patterns.
People
Tracy Murray
Dentist
Dr. Murray earned his dental degree from Ohio State University and completed a general practice residency in 1987. He has practiced in Portsmouth since 1988, maintaining memberships in multiple dental associations while focusing on advanced technology integration.
Chasity Messer
Clinical Administrator
Chasity serves as Clinical Administrator with responsibilities covering front desk operations, insurance coordination, and patient scheduling. She maintains CPR certification and has advanced dental office management training.
Suzanne Barlow
Registered Dental Hygienist
With over 23 years of experience, Suzanne leads our hygiene team. She holds certifications in local anesthetic administration and nitrous oxide monitoring, and participates in continuing education programs to maintain clinical excellence.
Jessica Nolan
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica brings 7 years of clinical experience, holding certifications in local anesthetic and nitrous oxide administration. She focuses on patient education about oral health benefits and maintains active professional development through dental associations.
Miranda Hood
Dental Hygienist
Miranda joined the practice in 2009 after graduating from Shawnee State University with academic honors. She emphasizes patient education about dental care while maintaining active participation in professional growth opportunities.
Questions
What dental technology do you use?
We use three types of dental lasers, digital imaging, intraoral cameras, and CAESY patient education tools for precise diagnostics and treatment.
Do you offer emergency dental care?
Yes, we make every effort to see emergency patients the same day with urgent dental issues.
What cosmetic dentistry options are available?
We offer Zoom! Whitening, Invisalign clear braces, porcelain veneers, bonding, and smile makeovers to enhance your smile.
How do you help anxious patients?
We provide oral conscious sedation options to help patients with dental anxiety receive necessary treatments comfortably.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with many insurance plans and will file claims for you. Patients pay co-pays or deductibles at treatment time.
What financing options exist for dental work?
We partner with CareCredit and Springstone to offer low- and no-interest payment plans for qualified patients.
