Dr Andrew G. Murphy

Dr. Andrew G. Murphy started his private practice of dentistry on June 25th, 1983, shortly after graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He bought his practice from Dr. Walter C. Platt, a long-time resident of Desoto Parish. Dr. Murphy graduated from Jesuit High School in 1975 and LSUS in 1979. During the thirty-nine years here in Mansfield, Dr. Murphy has been president of the Desoto Parish Chamber of Commerce, Desoto Parish Historical Society, Mansfield Lions Club, and Mansfield Crime Stoppers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, and the NorthWest Louisiana Dental Association. He is a past member of the International College of Dentists and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Murphy was also the president of the LSU School of Dentistry Alumni Association. Dr.Murphy married Kelly Thomas of Wheaton, Illinois shortly after he graduated from dental school. They have three children, Jimmy (Leigh), Laura (Brad), and Joseph (Kelsey); and five grandchildren. On October 1st, 2021, Dr. Murphy sold Mansfield Dental Clinic to Southern Roots Dentistry where he happily works today.