Dr.Paffordwas born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He followed in his fathers footsteps and attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. While in dental school he received the Certificate of Merit from the American Association of Endodontists.He was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society.
Dr.Paffordreceived his Specialty Certificate in Endodontics fromThe Ohio State University. During his residency, he also earned a Master of Science degree for his research on the application of ultrasonic irrigation during root canal treatment.
Dr.Paffordis a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Georgia Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, the Northern District Dental Society, the Hinman Dental Society, Decatur Dental Study Club, Spear Education Study Club, and Pankey Learning Group. He is also a founding member of the International Academy of Endodontics. This group of quality-minded endodontists is dedicated to promoting clinical excellence, continuing education, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the oral health of patients (www.endodonticacademy.org).
Dr.Paffordhas lectured locally, regionally, and nationally on many topics in endodontics including restoration of endontically treated teeth, conservation of dentin in shaping, endodontic access design, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) use in endodontics, nonsurgical retreatment, ultrasonic irrigation, treatment planning compromised teeth, and collaboration between dentists for optimum dental care.
The team atPaffordEndodontics is a top notch team dedicated to providing patients with the best dental experience possible. Working together, we care for each patient from the first phone call all the way through follow-up treatment and communication with your referring doctor. Team members are up to date on administrative and clinical care, participating in continuing education courses throughout the year. Dr.Paffordbelieves that his team is the key in creating the finest patient experience.
Lynn is a Northeast Ohio native living in Atlanta since 2003. She has been in office management for over 25 years and helping people successfully navigate through the patient process since 2012. Lynn lives in Decatur and volunteers with GaRRS in Atlanta, she enjoys gardening, baking, ballroom dancing and soap making.
Robyn is a 3rd generation native Atlantan. She is a retired hygienist and has been in the dental profession for over 35 years. She enjoys food, wine, and attending art festivals with her husband, Mark, and Havanese dog, Fredo. Robyn also loves visiting with her daughter, Britni, who will be attending medical school.
April has been assisting and comforting patients since 2004, and she was been atPafford Endodontics since 2007. Her many interests include reading, crocheting, and spending time outdoors with her husband and three daughters. In her spare time, she volunteers for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. She also donates crocheted items to Warming Families, an organization providing for those in need.
Peter grew up in Seattle, WA, and has been living in Georgia since 2020. He started his dental assistant journey here at Pafford Endodontics at the beginning of 2021. Peter enjoys fishing, hiking, barbecuing, playing video games, and spending time with his family.