Dr. Gabriel Murphy was born in Valparaiso and raised in Antofagasta, Chile. In his last year of high school in the year 2000, Dr. Murphy participated in an exchange program and was placed in Phoenix, Arizona. After having a great experience in the USA, he knew he wanted to return to work here, raise his family and have the opportunity to expand his education and career.
Dr. Murphy entered the Universidad de Antofagasta for dental school in 2001. Upon graduation he worked as an instructor at his dental school and part time private practice. In 2012 his wife was accepted to the Master of Chemical Engineering program in TTU, Cookeville, Tennessee. In 2016 Dr. Murphy was accepted into the two-year AEGD (Advance Education in General Dentistry) graduate program at Eastman Dental Institute, University of Rochester. Once this program was completed, Dr. Murphy decided to deepen his knowledge in another graduate program GPR (General Practice Program) for one year at Strong Hospital, University of Rochester. He focused on hospital dentistry and complex patients. Before ending his residency, he received a Master of Science from Warner School at University of Rochester in 2019.
Dr. Murphy, with his wife Kate and his three beautiful children, now enjoy year-round activities in the Finger Lakes region. From golf in the summer to skiing in winter, they stay occupied with all this area of New York has to offer. He loves the beauty of Upstate New York and knows he has chosen a great place to raise his family and continue his dentistry work. He feels extremely grateful and blessed to be a part of the Naples Valley Dental team and care for and maintain the oral health of this wonderful community.
Dr. Alexandra Symans was born and raised in Patton, Pennsylvania. After high school, Alex majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2014. She received her DMD from Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2018.
Dr. Symans believes the mouth is the gateway to the body, and strives to improve the overall health of her patients by improving their oral health. She finds the dental field extremely rewarding, especially seeing the effect that a restored smile can bring to her patients confidence and well-being. When not thinking about teeth, Dr. Symans enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and her rescue dog, Cooper. Cooper likes to take Dr. Symans out for runs, in between getting treats and belly rubs, of course. Chris and Alex stay active with hiking and boating around Canandaigua Lake, and they are grateful to be a part of our beautiful community here in Naples.
Dr. Wayne Chanler is a graduate of Washington University School of Dental Medicine. He served in the Public Health Service, a branch of the US Navy, for 2 years as a Captain. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Dental Society of the State of New York, the 7th District Dental Society and the Ontario County Dental Society. He served as Secretary of the 7th District Dental Society for 7 years, as well as their EDPAC chairman.
Dr. Chanler has completed a 3-year course in straight wire orthodontics in Buffalo, NY. His Continuing Education courses include an Implant Practicum, Invisalign, Lumineers, Periodontics and Full Mouth Cosmetics.