Dr. Gilbert attends a vast number of continuing education seminars each year and is a member of the Indiana Dental Association, Indianapolis District Dental Society, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry.
She also participates in numerous efforts promoting excellence in oral health through local agencies, schools, hospitals and annually in the Give Kids A Smile program, through the American Dental Association.
Dr. Gilbert's family enjoys an entensive love for dentistry. Dr. Gilbert's huband, Gary, is a retired Oral Surgeon. He taught at Indiana University School of Dentistry and practiced in Greenwood, IN for many years. Their legacy continues as their son, Grant, has aspirations to follow in his parent's footsteps pursuing a career as a dental specialist.
American Dental Association 1986 - present Indiana Dental Association 1986 - present Indianapolis District Dental Society 1986 - present Academy of General Dentistry 1987 - present Hancock County Senior Services 2014 - present Board of Directors
Melanie started out as a childhood patient of Dr. Lesley Gilbert. After graduating hygiene school, Melanie joined our practice in 2008 as a full-time hygienist before heading back to Indiana University School of Dentistry, where she became an Indiana licensed dentist.
It is wonderful to see her relationship come full circle, and it is our pleasure to welcome her as an Associate Dentist! Here she will help provide the same level of compassion, lightheartedness, and high-quality care our patient's have grown to expect.
Melanie attended Pendleton Heights High School and has extensive ties to the community in both Hancock and Madison Counties where she resides. While working as a dental hygienist, she developed a passion and skill for dentistry that led her to expand her education. Under the mentorship of Dr. Lesley Gilbert, Dr. Melanie Jones realized her professional dream of becoming a dentist. Although this took a great deal of dedication and perseverance, it still seemed easier than achieving her personal dream of becoming a Harlem Globetrotter.
Dr. Jones is enjoying getting to know the new patients in the office while simultaneously re-acquainting herself with the longstanding patients of our practice. She has truly committed herself to general family dentistry, and shes ready to take on cavities to cosmetic veneers for the young to young-at-heart. When Melanie isnt being a superhero dentist, she spends her time chasing her one-eyed cat and practicing her Snapchat so her teenage daughter thinks shes still cool.
While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan please ask us.
Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment, or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. With the advances in modern technology, we are now able to pinpoint the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution. The ability to do so is extremely important in being able to treat any issues prior to them becoming a major irreversible problem.
Certain lifestyle choices can have a great impact on the health of tissues and your overall health in the mouth. If you are a smoker or heavy drinker, make sure to get regular screenings when you visit the dentist.
Often there is plaque and tartar that accumulates below the gum line. In this scenario, we will clean and smooth this area with special instruments to ensure that the area is completely spotless. If this area is not kept clean the entire area can become irritated with the bacteria that resides in the tartar and plaque. It's very important to have your dentist check this area if you have bleeding during brushing.