Meet
Dr. Michael Mahaffey
Education
As an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Michael Mahaffey has been an orthodontist for over 25 years, performing smile-enhancing treatment in Peachtree City, Georgia for over 20 years.
A native of Miami, Florida, and earning his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Mahaffey went on to receive a Master of Science in Orthodontics from Saint. Louis University.
Professional Affiliations
With a strong interest in the latest orthodontic advancements and making those available to his patients, Dr. Mahaffey is an active member of the following organizations:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Georgia Dental Association
- Dental Airway Study Club
- Georgia Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Crescent Study Club
- South Metro (Atlanta) Dental Society
- Spear Study Club
Outside of the Office
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Mahaffey likes to spend time with his wife, Lisa, and their adult sons.
He also can be found on the golf course, tennis courts, or cart paths, enjoying the camaraderie and fellowship of the community!
He is an active member of his church, and loves mentoring young people interested in dentistry. He also was a co-founder of a business mentorship group, www.MentoRise.org.
Meet
Dr. Eric Linkous
Education & Experience
Dr. Eric Linkous joined the Mahaffey Orthodontics team in June 2019. He and his wife, Kara, moved to Peachtree City from Memphis, TN where they spent seven years completing his dental school and orthodontic residency at the University of Tennessee and her master’s degree in speech pathology.
During his second year of practice, Dr. Linkous achieved a professional milestone by having his article, “External Apical Root Resorption and Vectors of Orthodontic Tooth Movement” published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, which is the premiere research journal in the field. It was featured as the cover article, and served as a significant milestone in his career.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Linkous is an active member of the following organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Georgia Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- South Metro (Atlanta) Dental Society
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Georgia Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Crescent Study Club
- Dental Airway Study Club
Outside of the Office
In his spare time, Dr. Linkous enjoys playing tennis and watching almost any sport. (He especially loves cheering on the UT Vols.)
He and Kara are passionate about being active in the church community, have taken multiple mission trips together, and enjoy trying new foods and discovering new cultures. They are also the proud parents of two young children, Eden and Jairus.