Meet Us

Mina Antoun, DDS

Smile Makeover Specialist

Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Mina Antoun has always been fascinated with art and science. Dentistry provided the perfect career that would allow him to combine both of these interests. Dr. Antoun studied dentistry in Cairo and practiced in the field for three years before moving to America with his wife, Dr. Mary Antoun.

While living in New York, Dr. Antoun received his second dental degree from New York University, where he also gained valuable experience by serving as a teaching assistant. He graduated at the top of his class academically and clinically, and became a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. He was also enrolled in the Honors Clinical Concentration Program in Aesthetic Dentistry and received the Arthur Charles Hull and Samuel & Hannah Holzman Award for demonstrating the greatest proficiency in endodontics in his class.

After graduating from NYU, Dr. Antoun and his wife moved to Texas, where they quickly established roots and became involved in their community. Dr. Antoun established Sapphire Smiles in 2020 and is now known as one of the top-rated cosmetic dentists in Houston, dedicated to providing superior, individualized cosmetic dental services and comprehensive dental care. Dr. Antoun travels all over the country and even internationally to attend continuing education courses in cosmetic dentistry to keep up with the latest technology and techniques. Dr. Antoun is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Texas Dental Association (TDA), and Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS).

Ernest Erian, DDS, MSD

Board-Certified Periodontist

Dr. Ernest Erian was born in Cairo, Egypt. He attended Modern Science and Arts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his bachelor’s degree in dental surgery. After moving to the United States, he completed a fellowship in periodontics at the world-renowned Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, after which he pursued a 3-year residency and master’s degree in periodontics from the same school.

After venturing out into clinical practice and the periodontal profession for multiple years, Dr. Erian wanted to further expand his knowledge and experience in treating complicated full mouth implant rehabilitation. He returned to school, attending a specialty fellowship in implant prosthodontics at Louisiana State University. He is currently based in Houston, TX and maintains a full-time position in private practice limited to periodontal surgery and dental implant therapy.