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Dentist Anesthesiologists in the U.S.

Sedation and anesthesia for dental procedures. Featuring 60 top-ranked providers across 23 states, classified under the dental-anesthesiologist dental sub-specialty.

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

National dentist anesthesiologist snapshot

Aggregates over 160 indexed dentist anesthesiologists in 32 states.

Indexed providersNPPES

160

Across 32 states.

Medicare-enrolledCMS

39%

63 of 160 have CMS enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

6%

9 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Median MIPSCMS QPP

87/ 100

Interquartile range 87–87.

Calculated from 1 dentist anesthesiologists who report MIPS.

Methodology →
Avg practice locationsCMS

1.3

Mean across CMS provider enrollment records — oral surgeons trend higher because of multi-site privileges.

Avg hospital affiliationsNPPES

1.0

Mean affiliated hospitals per provider with ≥1 affiliation.

Median industry paymentOpen Payments

$76

Calculated over 41 dentist anesthesiologists with disclosures. Higher in implant/oral-surgery specialties — disclosure is normal under federal Sunshine Act.

Top states

Underrepresented states (< 5 indexed)

Years in practice (graduation → today)

Among indexed dentist anesthesiologists with a graduation year on file. Shape signals whether the specialty skews early- career or established.

  • 0–95
  • 10–191
  • 20–291
  • 40+2

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What is a dentist anesthesiologist?

A dental anesthesiologist provides anesthesia for dental procedures, typically for patients who can't tolerate care awake — young children, special-needs patients, or patients with severe dental phobia. They work with general dentists and specialists to provide IV sedation or general anesthesia in-office or hospital-based.

Training

After dental school, a dental anesthesiologist completes a 3-year accredited residency in anesthesiology. Board certification is through the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

When to see one

  • Pediatric or special-needs cases requiring sedation
  • Severe dental phobia where local anesthesia is not enough
  • Long, complex procedures the patient can't sit through awake
Frequently asked

Questions about dentist anesthesiologists

  • Is dental sedation safe?
    In a properly equipped office with a credentialed anesthesia provider, the risk profile is comparable to outpatient surgical anesthesia. Risks rise with significant medical history, obesity, and sleep apnea — those are screened pre-op.
  • Will insurance cover dental anesthesia?
    Coverage varies. Pediatric anesthesia for medically necessary cases is more often covered than adult sedation for anxiety. Pre-authorization is usually required.