Meet Our Dentist & Staff at Southside Family Dental Center

Meet the Doctor

Dr. Deborah Diaz Murphy

Dr. Deborah Diaz Murphy is a native of Texas. She was born in Kingsville, Texas but has lived in San Antonio since she was 7 years old. She owns a small private practice serving the San Antonio community and beyond. Dr. Diaz Murphy received a biology degree from St. Mary's University in 1978.

In 1982 she was awarded her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

She is involved in the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and the San Antonio District Dental Society. She has volunteered for the Dental Society at Haven for Hope, San Fernando Dental Community Dental and Medical Health Fair, as well as other events. She has also done a dental trip to Ecuador.

Dr. Diaz Murphy is married to Dexter Murphy a retired airline pilot. She is the proud mother to 3 children and eight grandchildren.

Dr. Diaz Murphy enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling.

Meet Our Staff

Cecilia

Dental Hygienist

Cecilia joined our office in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Texas Woman's University since 1987 and brings 37 years of dental hygiene clinical experience, providing person-centered care and overall wellness.

Outside of work, Ceci enjoys family time, gardening and walking her dog.

Melissa

Dental Hygienist

Melissa is a licensed and certified Dental Hygienist. She has been in the dental field for 10 years. She started as a Dental Assistant in 2014. She then earned her Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene from UT Health San Antonio in 2017. Quality patient care is very important to her. Melissa works with her patients to educate them on how they can improve and maintain their oral health. Melissa and her husband, Roger, have two boys ages 6 and 2, and a 1 year old American bully named Bullet. Outside of work Melissa spends most of her time at the baseball fields with her oldest son.

Sandra

Dental Hygienist

Denora(Mary)

Receptionist

Denora(Mary) received her Dental Assistant diploma from San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants in 1983. Later she received her certifications as a Registered/Certified Dental Assistant. Denora(Mary) has always had a passion in the dental field and has worked in all areas of a dental office. Which include front office, insurance/financial coordinator and office manager. She has also been a dental instructor within her dental career in different dental assisting schools. Out of the office Denora(Mary) enjoys her time with family and loves running with her friends.

Ali

Ali joined the practice in January 2024. She works the front office and verifies insurances. She has worked in the dental field since 2020. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her children and family.

Jeanette

Registered Dental Assistant

Jeanette began her career almost 2 years ago with Dr. Diaz-Murphy after completing her dental assisting program at The College of Health Care Professions. She loves helping patients obtain their smile and healthy mouth. She is proud to be a part of such a friendly and dedicated office. Out of the office She enjoys spending time with her two children and family. She also enjoys cooking, baking and making new adventures with her kids.