Welcome to Pediatric Dental Specialists! Our friendly and experienced team is excited to meet you and your family. We are committed to helping your child learn good oral habits so that they can enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles. Our goal is to help your child feel comfortable in the dental office so that they can receive the care they need without anxiety or fear. We are also here to be a resource for you in caring for your childs mouth and smile as they grow and develop.
Dr. C.A. Buddy Brice graduated from Biloxi High School at the top of his class. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at Louisiana State University (LSU) and was one of only two individuals in the state of Mississippi to be accepted to the LSU School of Dentistry at that time. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1978 and received the Operative Dentistry Award for Outstanding Clinical Achievement.
Dr. Brice has practiced on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since August 1980. He is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In fact, he was the first to receive this certification in the state of Mississippi. He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Mississippi Dental Association.
Dr. Brice was born in Bosier City, LA, and moved to the coast at 3 months of age. He married his high school sweetheart, Jaye, in 1978, and they are the proud parents of two four-legged children, Lola Chanel and Lexi Dior. He is a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Dr. Austin McMurphy attended Louisiana State University, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a member of the Pre-Dental Society and was on the Deans List for seven consecutive semesters. Dr. McMurphy then attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2014. He completed his residency through the Louisiana State University Health Science Center in 2016 and completed his board certification in 2017.
Dr. McMurphy began practicing in the Biloxi and Ocean Springs area in July 2016 and spent the first three years of his career completing advanced training from board-certified courses on sedation dentistry for pediatric patients. He has also completed advanced training in behavior management, special needs dentistry for both children and adults (with a focus on autism), and providing care for expecting mothers.
As a dentist, his ultimate goal is to help children feel comfortable and safe, along with their parents. He hopes to fill the time of each patient and parent in the office with happiness and positivity so that their experience is memorable for the right reasons. He is committed to providing children with an experience that allows them to develop a care for and love of their teeth and dentists in the future.
Dr. McMurphy was born in Baton Rouge but raised his entire life in Biloxi. He loves the coast, and it is always going to be a place he is proud to call home. He is married to Amanda McMurphy, a general dentist and the owner of McMurphy Family Dentistry in Biloxi. They have one daughter, Sloan, and two dogs, Maggie and Layla. Dr. McMurphy is an avid golfer and loves to fish when he has the chance. He loves superhero movies, Star Wars, Disney World and video games.