About Us
DENTISTRY by john barras, dds is happy to be your Houston dental provider. Our dentists have more than 50 years of combined experience to serve all your general and cosmetic dentistry needs. Houston dentist Dr. John Barras sees patients at both our River Oaks and our Galleria locations. Houston dentist Dr. Frank Gusemano sees patients at our Galleria dental office. Our periodontist, Dr. Kathleen Akers, also sees patients at both offices.
Dr. John Barras
Named the Best Houston Dentist by the Houston Press, Dr. John Barras offers his expertise with the latest developments in state-of-the-art dental care, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. His recent studies and continuing education lend themselves to an invaluable insight with his craft and familiarity with the ever-changing technologies available to the industry...
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Dr. Kathleen Akers
Dr. Kathleen Akers graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. At Vanderbilt, Dr. Akers was on the Dean's List, Vanderbilt Dance Team, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Omicron Delta Epsilon National Honor Society, and Student Government. She also spent time studying abroad, as part of the Vanderbilt-in-Italy program...
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Dr. Frank Gusemano
A native Houstonian, Dr. Frank Gusemano has been practicing dentistry in Houston for 43 years. Combining personalized attention, a comfortable atmosphere and the most state-of-the-art technologies and procedures, Dr. Gusemano has been able to provide his patients with the best possible dental care available....
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Brett H. McRay
Dr. Brett H. McRay is an accomplished dentist from Houston, Texas. He joins the practice offering invaluable expertise in all facets of contemporary comprehensive dentistry. His dental postgraduate studies and experience have allowed him to competently serve patients in the specialized areas of laser dentistry, aesthetics, implantology, and sedation...
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Sabrina Lopez
Sabrina Lopez graduated from University of Texas in 2001. Sabrina specializes in providing every patient with excellent care and making sure that patients achieve optimal dental health. Sabrina is proud to become a part of team that is dedicated to pursuing the latest developments and technology in dentistry providing patients with the dental health and smile that they are looking for...
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Smile Gallery
Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. John Barras is a dental artist creating beautiful, natural smiles. Please visit our smile gallery to see samples of porcelain veneers, adult braces, teeth whitening, bridging, dental implants, porcelain crowns and complete smile makeovers.
Photo Gallery
See more photos from both of our office locations in our photo gallery.





