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  • Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • Johnston Dental Care 306 E Reynolds Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
  • (318) 255-6780

Brief Intro

Dr. David Murphy is a Quitman, Louisiana native and graduate of Cedar Creek High School in 2012. He then attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology in December of 2015. Dr. Murphy graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in May of 2020. He and his wife Sidney, a dental hygienist at Johnston Dental Care, are very excited about the opportunity to return home to serve the North Louisiana communities.In his free time, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, cooking, and working with his dogs, Benelli and Remi. Dr. Murphy is a member of the Louisiana Dental Association, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He is eager to provide patients with an excellent and unique oral health care experience.

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Johnston Dental Care
  • 306 E Reynolds Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
  • Mon:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:Closed
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Dentistry
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Conditions Addressed

  • Cavity
  • Tooth Abscess
  • Tooth Aches
  • Crowded Teeth
  • Broken Teeth
  • Broken Tooth
  • Chipped Tooth
  • Tooth Loss
  • Tooth Damage
  • Tooth Decay
  • Tooth Erosion
  • Tooth Sensitivity
  • Tooth Malformation
  • Stained Teeth (Tooth Discoloration)
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Procedures Performed

  • Cavity treatment
  • Tooth Extractions
  • Tooth-Colored Fillings
  • Tooth-Conserving Dentistry
  • After Tooth Extractions
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Teeth Cleanings
  • Braces
  • Dental Fillings
  • Root Canals
  • Root Canal Fillings
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Cosmetic Oral Evaluation
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Wisdom Teeth Extractions
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12