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 33 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 15 years. She is married to Tim and they have three children.



Misty Dennis, RDH

Misty is a registered and licensed dental hygienist with 9 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 Nottingham, RDH

Angela is a registered and licensed dental hygienist with 10 years experience. She has worked for Lakeland Dental Care for 5 years. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2001. She is married to Bubba and has one daughter, Brianna.






Crystal Young, Office Manager, CDA

Crystal graduated from Hinds Community College Dental Assisting Program in 2002. She has worked at Lakeland Dental Care for 9 years. She is on the Board of Advisors at Hinds Community College for the Dental Assisting program.





Courtney Sparks, RDH

Courtney is a registered and licensed dental hygienist with 8 years experience, all at Lakeland Dental Care. She graduated in 2003 from Meridian Community College. She is married to Sonny and has 3 children.


Elizabeth Wiltshire

Liz graduated from Hinds Community College Dental Assisiting Program in 2010. She has worked at LDC for 6 months. She and Will are expecting their first child.




Amanda Blakely

Amanda attended University of Southern Mississippi and studied business. She has worked at LDC for 3 months. She is married to Brendon and they have 2 children.