• Graduate Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio.
• Practiced Dentistry in the Houston area since 1982
• Founder of the Gentle Dental Care in 1987
• Dr. Akerman is a member of the American Dental Association
• Member American Dental Association
• Member Texas Dental Association
• Member Greater Houston Dental Association
• Member Academy Of General Dentistry
• National Association Of Doctors
• Sponsors local area youth soccer

DR. LILLIAN CARMINA LYONS, DDS., MS
Board Certified Periodontist

Dr. Lyons was born in Mexico City. She received her Dental degree in 1993 and a specialist certificate in Endodontics and Periodontics from the National University Autonomous of Mexico (UNAM) in 1997. In 2005 she obtained a Specialty Certificate in Periodontics and also a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch. She taught Periodontics at the University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch for the department of Periodontics. She is a member of several renowned dental and periodontal organizations and has been a board member of The Hispanic Dental Association and Houston Hispanic Dental Association. Currently, she is the President of The Greater Houston Society of Periodontists. Her private practice includes all the aspects of dental implantology, oral medicine and periodontics. Some of her achievements include being re-certified by the American Board of Periodontology, being published in the Journal of Periodontics and being a grant recipient from the American Board of Forensic Odontology for her research in forensics in relationship to dental implants. Dr. Lyons joined our office two years ago and focused on the improvement of the periodontal health of our patients by providing conservative non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Periodontal treatment includes crown lengthening, reduction of periodontal pockets, plastic surgery of the gums, bone regeneration and bone engineering techniques, sinus elevations and augmentation of the jaw bone in preparation for the placement of dental implants.

Annette Diaz

Vice President of GDC since 1997. Native Houstonian. Have lived in Spring/Klein community for over 18 years. Attended Tomball College.

Majored in Dental Hygiene and Business Management. I love spending time with my family and friends.

Clara Cardenas
Office Manager

Ten years of dental experience. Raised in Laredo Texas and certified in applied accounting. In addition, she is a Registered Dental Assistant, Certified in CPR, Radiology and Nitrous Oxide. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Enjoys running with her husband and dog.

Kelly Graham
Registered Dental Hygienist

I am a 1996 graduate of the UT Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. I love being a dental hygienist and look after my patients as though they were my family. I am a very proud mother of my 10 year old daughter. I also love to travel and enjoy sports.

Liz Cruz
Schedule & Front Desk Coordinator

Over 6 years of dental experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Married with two beautiful daughters, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with her family. 

Monica Solarte
Senior Registered Dental Assistant

A dedicated Certified Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience. CPR certified. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Enjoys dining out. 

Quratul (Anny) Ain
Registered Dental Assistant