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 Arabella Malone-Trahey, DDS, MS
 Linda A. Simon, DDS, MS
Professional Organizations, Members of:
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- North Carolina Orthodontic Association
- UNC Orthodontic Alumni Association
- North Carolina/South Carolina Damon Study Club
- Cabarrus County Dental Society (Past President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer)
- North Carolina Dental Society
Orthodontic Treatment Approaches:
- The Damon™ System: state of the art light force/low friction advanced technology
- Aligner Technology (brands including R-W-B, Invisalign®)
- Functional Appliances: Frankel, Herbst, MARA
- Splints
Practicing in Concord since 1989/1993
Practice Philosophy: provide the friendliest, most health-enhancing and diagnostically appropriate treatment for each and every patient; treat each patient and parent with kindness and respect; answer questions and interact professionally and honestly while striving for complete satisfaction in all aspects of the orthodontic experience.
"What we most enjoy about the practice of orthodontics is establishing a rapport with patients and families during care. Sharing the excitement of a patient's fabulous smile and watching their personalities glow brings us both personal and professional satisfaction."
Arabella Malone-Trahey, DDS, MS
Education:
- Beverly Hills Elementary
- Concord Junior High and High School
- Davidson College 1983:
- B.S. Premedicine
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Magna Cum Laude
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry (DDS)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry: Orthodontic Residency Program, MS and Orthodontics certificate; research in TMJ/Myofascial Pain
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cleft Palate Team, 1989-90
Personal Information:
- Born in Birmingham, Alabama
- Raised in Concord, North Carolina
- Married to Dr. Tom Trahey
- Two daughters: Erin (16), Tara (13)
- Pets: horses and rescue Pomeranians (Jingles & Cindy), one goldfish
- Member of First Presbyterian Church
Community Activities:
- Concord Rotary Club:
- Past and current Board member
- Store captain for Salvation Army Can-A-Thon food drive, 2006-2007
- Paul Harris fellow and sustainer
- Involved in membership, awards, program and community service committees
- Concord High School PTSO:
- Board Member
- Sophomore class representative
- Concord Middle School PTO
- Cabarrus Country Education Foundation Board Member
- Past board member of CVAN
- Past Co-District-Commissioner of Rocky River Pony Club
Talents and Activities:
- Spending time with my girls
- Walking my dogs
- Horseback riding (dressage and trails)
- Reading, music (Classical to Country)
- Hiking, traveling, swimming
- Davidson basketball, Panthers and Concord High football
Future Goals:
- Teach in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Orthodontics Department
- Spend more time riding my horse
- Be more involved in community service
- Renew my former hobbies of painting and playing the flute
Linda A. Simon, DDS, MS
Education:
- Southmoreland Senior High School, in western Pennsylvania
- University of Notre Dame, BS in Mathematics and Life Science (Notre Dame, IN) — dual degree; honors
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry (DDS)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry: Orthodontic Residency Program, Specialty
Certificate in Orthodontics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MS)
Personal Information:
- Native of Western Pennsylvania
- Married to Jeff, a local boy!!
- Two children: Anna, seven; Ella, four
- Pets: Moby, the family dog, and salt-water fish (many of the which share the same name, thanks to my daughter, Anna)
- Member of Saint James Catholic Church
Community Activities:
- Northeast Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors: Due to my personal experiences and the medical needs of my daughter, Ella, our family participated in a community outreach video, which outlines the benefits of and need for a children's hospital in our area. This project has recently been completed, and is known as the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital.
- Junior Charity League of Concord: currently on sustainer status, having served for several years in the past as president and board member
- Junior Charity League of Concord Capitol Campaign Committee
- Special Olympics volunteer
- Arc of Cabarrus County: support member
- Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte active member
- Down Syndrome Association Community Outreach Organization member (local level)
- Winecoff Elementary PTO class representative Grade 2 and pre-K; PTO Treasurer/Board member
- Southern Notes Book Club
- Sweet Pea Garden Club (landscaping/beautification homeowners association club): member
- Cabarrus Rotary Club: past member
Activities: Love to walk, read, swim, bike, listen to music, shop and spend time with my family. I'm a Notre Dame football fan, ACC basketball fan, Carolina Panthers football fan.
Talents: Due to my daughter's delayed speech development, our entire family uses sign language. I love to play piano, I enjoy cooking, and I enjoy all music.
Future Goals: I would like to pursue a law degree and an MBA in the future.
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