Dentistry and Orthodontics

Murray Dock, DDS, MSD

Appointment

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Email

murray.dock@cchmc.org

Phone

513-636-4644

Fax

513-636-8283

Credentials

DDS: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, 1983.

MSD: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, 2000.

BSPharm: Butler University College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis, IN, 1979.

Residency: Pediatric Dentistry, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1987.

Fellowship: Pediatric Dentistry (Cleft Palate), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1988.

Certification: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 1994.

Research

Enamel pitting and oral fibromas in tuberous sclerosis patients: familial vs. sporadic disease, as related to phenotype severity and specific TSC2 mutations.
Genetic mutations as a factor influencing phenytoin-induced gingival enlargement.
Comparison of PACU recovery in children undergoing dental rehabilitation with or without extractions under general anesthesia.
Effectiveness of periodic reminder cards as a means to improve plaque index scores.
Dental health of patients following Sialodochoplasty.

Publications, Most Recent

Dock M, Creedon RL: The Teeth and Oral Cavity.Rudolph's Pediatrics. Appleton and Lange, 21st Edition, March 2002.

Dock M, contributing author: Wet-Fingered Dentistry: Practical Advice from Experienced Dentists. Kenny and Casas editors. Quintessence Publishing Company, 2002.

Presentations, Most Recent:

Dock M: Pediatric Oral Conscious Sedation; Indiana University School of Dentistry, Sponsored by the Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentists, Indianapolis, IN, Jan. 17, 2003 (All day conference).

Dock M: Tuberous Sclerosis Associated Enamel Pitting and Gingival Fibromas, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance International Meeting, Washington, DC, Sept. 2002.