Our doctors and staff are committed to providing safe and comfortable professional dental care for our patients. The doctors, hygienists and chairside assistants, are appropriately licensed and trained. We are OSHA compliant, and all professional staff have radiology training and licensure to ensure your safety. All professional staff have CPR training every two years.




Alex S. Abernathy, DDS

Dr. Abernathy graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in June 1978 and has been in the practice of general dentistry for 31 years. His memberships include the American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association, Fourth District Dental Society, Jackson Dental Society and the Jackson Dental Study Group (past President). He is married to Martha and they have a daughter, Meredith.


Paige Acey, Chairside Assistant

Paige graduated from Hinds Community College in 1992. She has worked at Lakeland Dental Care for 13 years. She is married to Tim and they have three children.



Misty Dennis, RDH

Misty is a registered and licensed dental hygienist with 7 years expierence, all which are with Lakeland Dental Care. She graduated from the Univeristy of Mississippi Medical Center in 2002. She is married to Donnie and they have a daughter.



Angela Shivers, RDH

Angela is a registered and licensed dental hygienist with 9 years experience. She has worked for Lakeland Dental Care for 4 years. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2001. She hase one daughter, Brianna.



Hannah Acey, General Assistant

Hannah is attending Hinds Community College in the pre-nursing program. She graduated from Terry High School in 2007. She has worked at Lakeland Dental Care for 5 years.




Crystal Young, Office Manager, CDA

Crystal graduated from Hinds Community College Dental Assisting Program in 2002. She has worked at Lakeland Dental Care for 7 years. She is on the Board of Advisors at Hinds Community College for the Dental Assisting program. She is married to Edward.





Tina White, Chairside Assistant

Tina graduated from Platt Community College in Tulsa, Oklahama in 2004 with a degree in Dental Assisting . She is married to J.R. and has four children. She has worked at Lakeland Dental Care for 5 years.


Courtney Sparks, RDH

Courtney is a registered and licensed dental hygienist with 6 years experience, all at Lakeland Dental Care. She graduated in 2003 from Meridian Community College. She is married to Sonny and has 2 children.




Andrea Gilmore, Front Office

Andrea graduated from Jones County Junior College in 2002. She has worked at Lakeland Dental Care for 2 years. She is married and has one child.