I am a lifelong resident of Mt. Vernon. I attended Mt. Vernon Township High School, Rend Lake Community College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and Loyola Dental School in Chicago. I have completed the courses of Dawson I, II, and III as well as advanced splint therapy part one and two and completed the Piper I course on TMJ at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study. I have held the offices of the President of Jefferson County Dental Society, and Wabash River Dental Society. I have served on the Peer review committee and currently am a delegate to the Illinois State Dental Society.
Currently, I am a member of the Jefferson County Dental Society, Wabash River Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Downstate Dental Study Club, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. Since dentistry continues to change, I have completed 500+ hours of continuing education in order to cater to my patient's needs.
I enjoy participating in community outreach by actively volunteering in the Mission of Mercy for the State of Illinois. I also have a passion for missions outside of the United States and have traveled to Brazil twice to cater to those in need of dental care along the Amazon River.
In my practice, I perform all aspects of general dentistry including full mouth reconstructions, implants, bridges, crowns, veneers, dentures, equilibrations and bite splints, periodontal therapy, endodontic therapy on bicuspids and anterior teeth, composite restorations, and amalgam restorations. With the above stated, I believe that teaching someone to care about their teeth and how to maintain them is more important than any reconstruction.
I attended Mt. Vernon Township High School, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for both undergraduate and master's degrees in biological sciences. I also created and coordinated a zoology laboratory manual which was used in SIU Edwardsville's undergraduate introductory classes. While in graduate school I was a teaching assistant for physiology. Upon completion of my master's degree, six of my research posters were published along with a masters degree thesis. In June of 2015 I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. My passion for teaching carried forward through dental school where I was given the opportunity to be a crown and bridge tutor. I received the Leaders on Occlusion and TMD award while in dental school.
My passion is dentistry. As a child, I knew that dentistry would become my future career. Dentistry embraces all of my perceptual talents, past work experiences, personal and professional goals, and is the capstone of my professional career.
I enjoy participating in community outreach by actively volunteering for missions both inside and outside of the United States. I have traveled to Brazil once to cater to those in need of dental care along the Amazon River. I have also traveled to Romania twice to serve the needs of orphans. Furthermore, my passion is world missions and I've traveled to Poland and Thailand. Currently I am a member of the American Dental Association, American Dental Association Advisory Circle, Illinois State Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry. I give back to the community by volunteering on the Jefferson County Health Department Board of Health, and in the Media (Lighting) Department of Central Christian Church.
In my practice I perform all aspects of general dentistry including: full mouth reconstructions, implants, bridges, crowns, veneers, dentures, partial dentures, equilibrations, bite splints, periodontal therapy (including cleanings), endodontic therapy, amalgam restorations, and composite restorations. I believe that teaching people how to properly take care of their teeth and maintain proper oral hygiene is at the cusp of my mission statement for your dental health.
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMariam Koduvalil
2 years ago
Very caring and friendly staff. Top notch dental care by Dr Neal.
Jessica Catherine Rodriguex
2 years ago
Dr. Neal is the best dentist! I am terrified of all dentists but Dr. Neal always makes my experience very pleasurable. I have always been made aware of all billing polices in advance. Dr. Neal's staff are also very welcoming and make every effort to accommodate any and all requests. I highly recommend Dr. Neal!
Nancy Phillips
2 years ago
10/10 best service in town! Would definitely recommend! Wes is the bomb.com
Lacey Haile
2 years ago
I haven't done a google review in probably years but I felt like they deserve to know how amazing they are. Very personable and caring. I wish I knew the sweet blonde girls name whose been doing my teeth cleanings but she's an absolute pleasure to be around. I can't say enough nice things about how this place has treated me since I started going there. 10/10 would recommend
casey wininger
2 years ago
They got us in quickly when needed. For someone who is anxious about going to dentist in general, they have amazing staff and doctors who make you feel very comfortable. Very effecient with what they do.
Nancy Phillips
3 years ago
10/10 best service in town! Would definitely recommend! Wes is the bomb.com
Lacey Haile
3 years ago
I haven't done a google review in probably years but I felt like they deserve to know how amazing they are. Very personable and caring. I wish I knew the sweet blonde girls name whose been doing my teeth cleanings but she's an absolute pleasure to be around. I can't say enough nice things about how this place has treated me since I started going there. 10/10 would recommend
casey wininger
3 years ago
They got us in quickly when needed. For someone who is anxious about going to dentist in general, they have amazing staff and doctors who make you feel very comfortable. Very effecient with what they do.
Jessica Catherine Rodriguex
3 years ago
Dr. Neal is the best dentist! I am terrified of all dentists but Dr. Neal always makes my experience very pleasurable. I have always been made aware of all billing polices in advance. Dr. Neal's staff are also very welcoming and make every effort to accommodate any and all requests. I highly recommend Dr. Neal!
Laura Gillispie
3 years ago
Great dentist
Debra Fenton
3 years ago
This dentist is very caring does his best to make sure you don't hurt when he pulls teeth out .
Laura Gillispie
4 years ago
Great dentist
Debra Fenton
4 years ago
This dentist is very caring does his best to make sure you don't hurt when he pulls teeth out .
Just me Is all
4 years ago
The office staff and hygienist were very professional and welcoming. Dr Wes Neal was very charming. However I developed a dry socket and was in severe untreated pain. This was one of the most painful experiences of my life. When I asked for pain medication I was told to take Motrin. This lasted 3 days. Fortunately another dentist took me and treated the pain and placed a dressing in the area.
Just me Is all
5 years ago
The office staff and hygienist were very professional and welcoming. Dr Wes Neal was very charming. However I developed a dry socket and was in severe untreated pain. This was one of the most painful experiences of my life. When I asked for pain medication I was told to take Motrin. This lasted 3 days. Fortunately another dentist took me and treated the pain and placed a dressing in the area.
brooke BACKUS
5 years ago
Dr. Wes Neal is wonderful. Caring and genuine of the whole family's needs. So grateful I found Neal Dentistry
brooke BACKUS
6 years ago
Dr. Wes Neal is wonderful. Caring and genuine of the whole family's needs. So grateful I found Neal Dentistry
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