Dr. Brittany Neff completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Neff graduated with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. From there, Dr. Neff went on to complete her Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree at Indiana University School of Dentistry. During her time there, she was involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Dr. Neff was elected Wellness Chair by her peers for Indiana University School of Dentistrys American Student Dental Association chapter. Dr. Neff enjoyed visiting local elementary schools with her classmates to provide oral health education to students. One of Dr. Neffs most memorable experiences was providing dental care to patients in need at the St. Francis Mission Dental Clinic on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
Dr. Neff stays current with the latest dental technologies in order to provide the most up to date care for her patients. Dr. Neff regularly attends continuing education courses and seminars. Dr. Neff is a member of Spear Education, a dental continuing education program, and completes a multitude of continuing education courses weekly.
An Indiana native, Dr. Neff and her husband Sam moved to Carmel, Indiana during her third year of dental school and has remained in the area ever since. One of Dr. Neffs many hobbies include walking her two dogs, Benji and Marshall, on the Monon Trail. Dr. Neff also enjoys boating, playing tennis, going to movies, trying out local restaurants and traveling.
Periodontal charting also known as gum charting includes measuring the attachment/bone levels around your teeth in millimeters. Your teeth are attached to your jaw via gums and bone. Periodontal charting is necessary in diagnosing periodontal disease or bone loss.
At our new patient exams, we take full mouth x-rays which allows us to see the root and crown of every tooth in your mouth. Dental radiographs or x-rays are necessary in detecting tooth decay that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
At every new patient visit, you will have a series of photographs taken of your smile. This is necessary to create a baseline of how your smile is presented at your first visit and is necessary to monitor any changes that occur throughout the years. Photographs are also a great tool for patient education as this is a more detailed way of looking at your smile then just looking in the mirror.
Northside Dental is equipped with the latest dental technologies including an intra-oral scanner. This tool is often used at our new patient exams to take pictures of decayed teeth, broken/cracked restorations, broken/fractured teeth, etc. This tool is a great way to show the patient what dental conditions we have diagnosed and to educate the patient.
Every patient receives an oral cancer screening at every comprehensive and periodic exam. This includes screening all the tissues of your mouth to look for any signs of oral cancer or other oral conditions. This includes assessing the gums, inner and outer lips, inside of cheeks, all surfaces of the tongue, roof of the mouth and the throat.