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Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs

National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)

Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE)

Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Accreditation Standards For Advanced Dental Education Programs in Dental Anesthesiology

Every patient deserves access to the dental care they need, but for some patients, receiving that care can be challenging. Dentist anesthesiologists help make treatment possible for patients who may otherwise struggle to access or tolerate dental care, including young children, older adults, patients with special needs, and those with complex medical or behavioral considerations.

As a dentist anesthesiologist, you’ll combine your dental expertise with advanced training in anesthesia and patient care. You’ll work alongside dentists and dental specialists to provide safe, comfortable care for patients who require additional support during treatment.

The path is challenging, but the opportunity is unique. After earning your dental degree and becoming licensed, you’ll complete three years of postdoctoral training in dental anesthesiology. Accredited residency programs are available at institutions throughout the United States and Canada.

A career in dental anesthesiology offers the opportunity to:

  • Make a meaningful difference for patients who face barriers to dental care.
  • Develop advanced clinical expertise in anesthesia and patient management.
  • Work across a variety of dental settings and specialties.
  • Build strong relationships with dentists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Create a rewarding, sustainable career centered on patient care.

If you’re looking for a dental specialty that combines advanced clinical training, collaboration, and the opportunity to change the way patients experience dental care, dental anesthesiology may be the career for you.

Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Department of Dentistry
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
913 W. Wellington Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Three Year Program

Ken Kromash, DDS
Residency Program Director
Office: (773) 871-6138

Jacobi Medical Center

Department of Dentistry/OMFS
1400 Pelham Parkway South
Bldg 1, Room 3NE1
Bronx, NY 10461

Three Year Program

Mana Saraghi, DMD
Residency Program Director
Office: (718) 918-3419

NYU Langone Hospital

Department of Dental Medicine
Postdoctoral Dental Residency Programs
5800 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Three Year Program

Charles Azzaretti, DDS
Residency Program Director
Office: (718) 630-7332

The Ohio State University Medical Center

Section of Dental Anesthesiology
2154 Postle Hall
305 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Three Year Program, Optional Master’s Degree

Steve Nguyen DDS, MS
Interim Residency Program Director
Office: (614) 247-1735

SBH Health System Bronx (St. Barnabas Hospital)

Department of Dentistry
Dental Anesthesiology Residency Program
Third Avenue & 183rd Street
Bronx, New York 10457

Three Year Program

Berry Stahl, DMD
Residency Program Director
Office: (718) 960-6498

Stony Brook University Medical Center

Department of Anesthesiology
Division of Dental Anesthesiology
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
1104 Sullivan Hall
Stony Brook, NY 11994-8700

Three Year Program

Ralph Epstein, DDS
Residency Program Director
Office: (631) 624-7005

University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine

Advanced Education Programs
1001 Shadow Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4124

Three Year Program

Kenneth L. Reed, DMD
Residency Program Director

Kelly Prescott, Administrative Assistant
Office: (702) 774-5134

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

School of Dental Medicine
Department of Dental Anesthesiology

G-89 Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Three Year Program

Mark Saxen, DDS, PhD
Interim Residency Program Director
Chair, Department of Dental Anesthesiology

Office: (412) 624-1061

University of Toronto

Faculty of Dentistry
Department of Anesthesia

124 Edward Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1G6

Three Year Master’s Degree Program

Michelle Wong, DDS, MSc, DADBA, EdD
Residency Program Director
Office: (416) 864-8272

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Department of Dentistry
Division of Dental Anesthesiology

374 Stockholm St.
Brooklyn, NY 11237

Three Year Program

Camille Chiques, DMD
Residency Program Director
Office: (718) 963-7741

National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)

Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE)

ASDA now offers the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE) for Dental Anesthesiology residency training program applicants.

The NBME CBSE will be required for application to a majority of Dental Anesthesiology residency programs. It also provides applicants with a method to assess their understanding of basic sciences through an enhanced testing mechanism. Please review the CBSE requirements for each training program prior to submitting your application.

 ASDA will offer the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE) during 2 testing windows: Feb. 1-14 and July 1-14 at Prometric Testing Centers. All candidates must register at least 90 days prior to the last test date. You may not transfer your examination registration to another testing window after the registration deadline passes.

After completing the examination, applicants will receive an electronic score report from NBME within 30 days after the close of the testing window. A copy of the score report will also be provided to the dental anesthesiology training program(s) designated on the Dental Anesthesiology Candidate Examination Registration Score Release Form.

The NBME CBSE is open to dental students and dentists interested in applying to advanced dental education residency programs.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

A $150 cancellation fee applies once a scheduling permit has been ordered. Cancellations and refunds are not permitted after the registration deadline has passed.

How to Register

To register for the CBSE, please submit the completed registration form and payment to ebaker@asdahq.org.

ASDA Examination Registration Form

February Testing Window

Registration Deadline November 1st

Registration Form
Scheduling Your Test Date

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