Lakeside Dental | Meet the Doctors in Gaithersburg

Dr. Martha M. Murphy

Dr. Murphy offers patients the wisdom, experience and continuing education that she's gained from over 30 years as a practicing general dentist. You'll also find that she has a cheerful personality and a positive attitude. And you'll discover that Dr. Murphy pays great attention to detail. She'll never hurry your care and always treats you with the respect that you deserve.

Dr. Murphy is a life-long resident of Montgomery County, having grown up in Bethesda and Rockville.

"The two people who most influenced my decision to become a dentist were my parents. I was raised and educated with an emphasis on the importance of service to others. My parents, who were in the sciences, fostered my interest in science. I also enjoy working with people and have always been interested in the healthcare professions as far back as I can remember.

Looking back, I don’t believe I could have made a better career choice. It gives me great satisfaction when a patient tells me how their new smile has changed their life and self-confidence for the better."

BIOGRAPHY

DDS: University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD, 1981

BS: Zoology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1976

Internship: General Dentistry, US Coast Guard, Seattle, WA

Member: Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, Greater Washington Association of Women Dentists, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and various local dental study groups

Lecturer: Local senior residences continuing education to staff & residents; various nursery & elementary schools; college career days; dental information seminars

Mentor: College students interested in denistry and for local dental students

Advanced Training: Alumna of Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Nash Institute for Dental Learning, Scottdale Center for Dentistry, numerous CEREC courses and courses in dental sleep medicine.

Away from the Office: Dr. Murphy enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, running and spending time with her husband, Bob, and children, Benny and Cody.

Dr. Vogtle Ninh

We are pleased to introduce our new associate, Dr. Vogtle Ninh.

A native of Prince Georges County, Dr. Vogtle Ninh graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2008. He continued his education at the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery, graduating with a DDS degree in 2012.

During his years in dental school, Dr Ninh became involved in a number of community service projects, including serving as an Albert Schweitzer Fellow in the Baltimore City schools and as an overseas volunteer with Operation Smile Vietnam. In recognition of his volunteer service efforts, he was selected for the Dean’s Award for Community Service. He  also was chosen to complete a year-long clerkship in the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Department.   

Dr. Ninh continued to advance his education by completing a two year residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School. His residency training allowed him to gain additional experience in many aspects of dentistry involving cosmetics, oral surgery, endodontics, and dental implant placement and restoration.

After completing his residency, Dr. Ninh received the the Harry W.F. Dressel Jr. Award of Clinical Excellence in General Dentistry. This award is given in the recognition of clinical proficiency in general dentistry and  total patient care. Because of his depth of experience in general dentistry, he was chosen to serve as a faculty member at the University of Maryland Dental School.

Prior to joining Lakeside Dental, he worked in a private dental practice in Southern Maryland. Dr. Ninh continues to participate in organized dentistry and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, annd the Maryland State Dental Association.