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Mark S Murphy, DDS, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Meet the Staff

Mark Murphy, DDS

Dr. Mark Murphy graduated in 1977 from University of California at Davis with a Bachelor's degree in Zoology. He later graduated from University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1980.

Member of the:

  • American Dental Society
  • California Dental Society
  • Southern Alameda Dental Society
  • American Society of Computerized Dentistry

He is also active in various local computerized dental study groups and has helped instruct other dentists in the CEREC CAD/CAM technique.

He is married and has a daughter who he hopes will pursue a dental education in the future.

Dr. Murphy

Aileen McCready, DDS

  • Graduated University of California, San Francisco 1992.
  • B.S.: Biological Sciences, 1987, University of California, Irvine.
  • B.A.: Psychology, 1987, University of California, Irvine.
  • D.D.S. 1992, University of California, San Francisco
  • VAMC Dental Residency: VAMC in San Francisco 1995-1996
  • Member American Dental Association
  • Member California Dental Association
  • Member Southern Alameda Dental Society
  • Continuing Education program through Seattle Institute focusing on Cosmetic Dentistry and Bite Analysis.

Dr. McCready has long enjoyed the dental profession since volunteering during college at a dental office and working as an assistant. Since graduating 15 years ago, from UCSF dental school she has practiced in the Bay Area. She has been with Dr. Murphy since 2001. She enjoys working with the latest technology, with an emphasis on personal attention to the patients.

Originally from Southern California Dr. McCready now resides in Dublin where she enjoys playing tennis.

Dr. McCready

Aline Mayhew, Treatment Coordinator

  • CPR Certified

Aline has worked in the dental profession for 20 years. She enjoys dentistry for the interaction and development of relationships with patients and helping them achieve happy, healthy smiles. Aline enjoys working in the office because it is a progressive practice with a professional but also friendly atmosphere.

Aline

Deborah Marini, Practice Coordinator

  • Graduated Heald College in 1985
  • B.A.Business Management, 1985

Deborah has spent the past 17 years in the dental field and worked in all aspects of dentistry. Her key to helping patients is to stay educated and updated on the latest in dentistry. It is a profession where she is always learning and this keeps it interesting to her. She chooses to work with this practice because of the passion the staff has for being the best and providing the highest quality care to our patients.

Deborah

Jan Castillo, RDH

  • Graduated Chabot College, Hayward, CA
  • AA in Dental Hygiene, 1986
  • Certified in local anesthesia, nitrous oxzide, soft tissue currettage and antimicrobial therapy, pit and fissure sealants, ultrasonic intrumentation, camera imaging systems as well as digital radiology.
  • Children Dental Health Speaker for local Elementary Schools
Jan has enjoyed her career as a Registered Dental Hygienist for the past 23 years. Jan enthusiastically pursues continuing educational opportunities to provide her patients with the latest and upmost oral healthcare information. What Jan enjoys most about dentistry is the opportunity to meet different people and help them to achieve optimum dental health. " Working with Dr. Murphy's team has allowed me to build long lasting relationships with my patients and to provide them with quality dental care in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere".
Janice

Jackie Blair, RDH,BS

  • Graduated West Liberty State College West Virginia
  • A.A.: Dental Hygiene, 1980
  • B.S.: Dental Hygiene, 1982
  • Certified in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, antimicrobial therapy, pit and fissure applications.
  • Public Health and Screening for children and seniors
  • Representative of Professional Women in Healthcare
  • Co-Founder of Tri-Valley Dental Hygiene Study Club (1994-1999)
  • Speaker for High School Students regarding healthcare.

Patient comfort and care have always been first and foremost of importance to her. Her passion to promote all-around wellness with a focus on oral healthcare has driven her strongly for 27 years. She feels it a personal privilege to provide optimal care to her patients. "I thrive on challenges: working with Dr. Murphy raises my personal bar higher. Consequently, our patients benefit and my personal career satisfaction is fulfilled."

Jackie

Marvella, RDA

Marvella was raised in the San Francisco bay area. She attended the Bryman College for dental assisting and has been employed in the dental field for the past 15 years. She has continued her education and is licensed as a registered dental assistant. Some of Marvella's hobbies include cooking, baking and cake decorating.

Marvella


Cynthia, RDA

  • Graduated Western Career College in 1996
  • Certified Dental Assistant 1996
  • Registered Dental Assistant 2000

What I enjoy most about dentistry is being a part of a team that in some cases changes individual's lives or self esteem just by educating them on basic oral hygiene and enhancing their smile. I like working in Dr. Murphy's practice because he has such a strong dental team.

Cynthia