Mr Brittany D. Gooding

Dr. Gooding grew up in Cayuga and found her calling to dentistry at a very young age. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in general human health sciences from Purdue University in 2007 then obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery, cum laude with highest distinction, from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2011. During her education, Dr. Gooding received numerous awards including the American Academy of General Dentistry Senior Award, the American College of Prosthodontists Award, the President’s Award for National Board Scores and the George A. Welch Memorial Scholarship. She loves seeing patients of all ages and is passionate about treating patients as a whole person, not just a mouth. This means focusing on not only teeth but also airway, TMJ and overall health and function. Dr. Gooding has attained board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain as well as Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. These commitments to the highest standards focus on the treatment of TMJ/TMD, headaches and other pain associated with the craniofacial complex. Dr. Gooding has also excelled to the highest level attainable for treating sleep apnea and is designated as Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has completed a mastery program as well as many hours of continuing education to provide the best care available to her patients suffering from sleep apnea. She is an active member of the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO) and has completed specialized residencies in airway-focused orthodontics, enabling her to offer her patients not only beautiful smiles but also improved airway health. Dr. Gooding is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Dental Association®, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the Western Indiana Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, member of and trained in sedation through DOCS, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry. She is also an active member of the community dedicating time to various organizations including actively volunteering with the Clinton Breakfast Optimist Club, working with the Tri Kappa Philanthropy Organization and acting on the committee for the Vermillion County Dancing with the Stars (which supports the Clinton Community Recreational Center). Dr. Gooding married her high school sweetheart, Cody, in 2011 — who now manages the office — and together they have two children, Ella and Gabriel. She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, as well as dancing, camping, hiking and traveling.