Mahaffey Family Dentistry

My dentist for 30 years.

Wonderful people and a great dentist

My dentist is great and the staff is so awesome

Amazing dental services from each generation. I’ve been seeing the Mahaffey’s for over fifty years. Today’s visit was as comfortable as the first.

A lot of times, you don’t realize when someone in the medical field is truly going above and beyond. With Dr. Sam, it was impossible not to notice. I’ve been seeing her for a while and have consistently received exceptional care. She’s thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. It’s clear this dedication runs in the family—she often shares insights from conferences or thoughtful discussions she’s had with her relatives, and you can tell the Mahaffey dentists hold themselves to a high standard. But what truly blew me away was how she helped my son—who isn’t even a patient of hers. Dr. Sam isn’t a pediatric dentist, but when I called her office desperate for trustworthy guidance, she didn’t hesitate. She gave me her honest opinion, helped us get in with a pediatric provider she recommended, and treated my son with more kindness and patience than the actual pediatric dentists we had seen. She asked deeper, more thoughtful questions about his medical history than the three pediatric dentists we had already visited—and, most importantly, she believed me when I said something more was going on than just brushing issues. That kind of validation is rare, especially in a field where you’re so often told to “just brush and floss better.” Because she listened closely and asked the right questions, she made connections others had missed. She took information I’d shared and researched studies that linked my son’s medical condition to his dental issues. She emailed me multiple articles showing how his diagnosis could be tied to enamel problems—and I can’t even think about that without tearing up. I truly couldn’t believe she took the time to do that for my son. She really empowered me to make choices for my son that give us more tools to prevent more issues in the future. Dr. Sam treated him like he mattered—even though her practice wasn’t making significant money from it. That speaks volumes about her character and the kind of provider she is. I cannot recommend her highly enough. And honestly, the entire Mahaffey family of dentists is wonderful—but I do think Dr. Sam is something extra special.

Dr. Mahaffey (and son) has been my dentist since 1993. They and their staff have always been exceptional! I appreciate their knowledge and approach especially when I’ve had issues come up. They helped me analyze and decide on the best approach without manipulation. I really appreciate my hygienist, Shyann, as she is skilled and gentle in her work. (I don’t feel like I’ve been beat up when I have my teeth cleaned. lol) I love how she unconsciously hums the tune playing overhead while she works. It’s relaxing and calming. I highly recommend Mahaffey Family Dentistry.

Our family moved to Springfield in 1989 and immediately found Mahaffey Family Dentistry after a long-time client recommended them. After 35 years we still believe there are no better dentists anywhere! That was again confirmed when we received our mail today. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last weekend and in the mail was a card with individual "best wishes" from everyone in the office. We appreciate not only their excellent dental care but also their thoughtfulness and personal attention through the years! They are the best!!!

Highly recommend! DR Darren has been my dentist for 8 years now and Always does a fantastic job explaining everything. Every employee goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. They truly care about their patients. I highly recommend!!