Call Our Franklin Office:
828-524-7477

Call Our Franklin Office:
828-837-5004

Get to Know Dr. Ralph Kurti DDS & Kurti Orthodontics

Braces in Franklin & Murphy, NC

Where Patients Are Treated Like People, Not Numbers!

Kurti Orthodontics, a trusted name in orthodontic care, proudly serves the communities of Franklin and Murphy, North Carolina, and beyond. With a specialized focus on braces, clear aligners, and retainers, Dr. Kurti and his experienced team are dedicated to enhancing smiles and improving oral health. Combining expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized care, they strive to provide patients with beautiful, confident smiles that last a lifetime.

We’re here to answer all your questions!

Meet Dr. Kurti

Dr. Ralph Kurti majored in biology at Columbia Union College (a Christian college) in Takoma Park, MD. Following that he attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, CA, where he received his DDS (dental) degree in 1972 followed by a year of internship at the dental school. For the next three years, he practiced general dentistry in a mission clinic in Guam. In 1976 he returned to again attend LLUSD where he obtained an MS degree in orthodontics. He has been a practicing orthodontist in Franklin, NC since mid-1978, adding the office in Murphy, NC shortly after that.

Dr. Kurti, Orthodontist at Kurti Orthodontics

Meet The Team

Franklin Office

Orthodontic team at Kurti Orthodontics in Franklin, NC
Alana Sullivan, Receptionist and Bookkeeper at Kurti Orthodontics

Alana Sullivan

Receptionist & Bookkeeper

Bethany Jenkins, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Bethany Jenkins

Chairside Assistant

Debbie Farmer, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Debbie Farmer

Chairside Assistant

Emily Kephart, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Brittany Simms

Chairside Assistant

Landon Kurti, Admin at Kurti Orthodontics

Landon Kurti

Network Admin, Photographer, Model Tech, Payroll Officer

Penny More, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Penny More

Chairside Assistant & Receptionist

Sally Kurti, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Sally Kurti

Chairside Assistant & Spanish Translator

Murphy Office

Orthodontic team at Kurti Orthodontics in Murphy, NC
Alana Sullivan, Receptionist and Bookkeeper at Kurti Orthodontics

Alana Sullivan

Receptionist & Bookkeeper

Bethany Jenkins, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Bethany Jenkins

Chairside Assistant

Debbie Farmer, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Debbie Farmer

Chairside Assistant

Emily Kephart, Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Emily Kephart

Receptionist & Chairside Assistant

Joyce Denton, Lab Tech at Kurti Orthodontics

Joyce Denton

Lab Tech & Chairside Assistant

Kelly Rogers, Receptionist and Chairside Assistant at Kurti Orthodontics

Brittany Simms

Chairside Assistant

Landon Kurti, Admin at Kurti Orthodontics

Landon Kurti

Network Admin, Photographer, Model Tech, Payroll Officer

Tiffany White, New Patient Coordinator at Kurti Orthodontics

Tiffany White

 New Patient Coordinator

We Give More Than Just Smiles to Our Community

As part of our commitment to making a positive impact, we actively support local churches and proudly sponsor 6-8 rural schools that have limited funding. By working closely with families, educators, and organizations, we strive to make a meaningful difference beyond orthodontic care.

Ready to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile? Call our Franklin or our Murphy office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kurti for personalized orthodontic care today!

Franklin Location

250 White Oak St.
Franklin, NC 28734

Phone: 828-524-7477

Fax: 828-524-8486

Email: ralphkurtiddsfranklin@frontier.com 

Business Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: CLOSED

Murphy Location

426 Hiwassee St.
Murphy, NC 28906

Phone: 828-837-5004

Fax: 828-835-3464

Email: ralphkurtiddsmurphy@frontier.com

Business Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: CLOSED