Geriatric Dentist
Our specialized dentistry services provide comprehensive oral health care tailored to seniors, ensuring comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we understand the unique dental care needs of older adults. Whether you or a loved one have dental anxiety, mobility challenges, or complex medical conditions, our experienced team is here to help.
I have had the best experience with Dr Behl and her staff! I have awful dental anxiety from some past experiences and they are so kind and supportive. Rebecca is incredible to work with. I highly recommend them to everyone I know!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your kind words! We’re happy to know you felt supported and comfortable during your visit. Our team strives to create a welcoming environment for everyone, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
We always receive excellent care at the Dental Anesthesia Center.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We truly appreciate your trust in our team and are grateful for the opportunity to provide care.
Our adult daughter has cerebral palsy and requires being fully sedated when having anything done. The DAC was such a positive experience. Dr Hoffmann and his staff were kind and did great explaining things. As a mom, I had a lot of questions about how certain things would be done as usually she’s in her chair when getting examined at her local dentist and they had everything under control including transferring from her chair to the dentist chair and keeping her secured in the dentist chair as well as keeping her neck and legs comfortable. Many thanks to them!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re grateful for your trust and happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Our goal is always to provide compassionate, attentive care in a safe and comfortable environment. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
TWENTY YEARS! That is how long our special needs son has been seeing Dr Hoffman and his dedicated team! Our son suffers from an intellectual disability, is non-verbal, and is unable to cooperate for dental cleaning, x-rays, or other routine dental work. He requires general anesthesia. It is such a blessing to avoid a hospital setting just for dental work.
The team is always well staffed, friendly, personable and very professional. Every single year we have been supported by a deeply caring team who are dedicated to patients with a very wide range of disabilities and needs. They have shared useful dental advice and tools (3 sided toothbrushes, blocks to hold open their mouth for daily at-home care, etc.) which improved our son’s daily dental care. We always receive a call back the day after to check his recovery-even on weekends!
Highly recommended and so appreciative to have this team supporting our ever long road of raising a special needs son.
Response from the owner:Wow — thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We are so grateful for your trust and for allowing our team to be part of your family’s journey over the years. It means so much to us to know that our care and support have made a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
We've been coming to Dr.Hoffman for twenty years. There's a reason we keep coming back! He's great. His staff is great. He's double boarded as an MD (Anesthesia) and DDS!!! Our son with special needs needs sedation for even a cleaning. You get what you pay for. He's expensive and... we know he's getting the best care!
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting our team over the years and for your kind words about Dr. Hoffmann and our staff. We truly value your confidence in the care we provide!
Why Geriatric Dentistry Matters
As we age, oral health becomes even more critical to overall wellness. Seniors are more susceptible to conditions such as:
- Gum disease and tooth loss
- Dry mouth (xerostomia) from medications
- Tooth decay and root caries
- Oral cancer
- Difficulty maintaining oral hygiene due to arthritis or cognitive decline
Our team specializes in gentle, patient-centered dental care to address these concerns and improve quality of life.
Expert Geriatric Dental Care with a Gentle Touch
Our experienced team specializes in addressing the complex dental needs of senior patients, including those with:
- Limited mobility or physical disabilities
- Cognitive conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s
- Multiple medical conditions requiring careful treatment coordination
- Anxiety about dental procedures
- Difficulty maintaining proper oral hygiene
- Complex medical histories requiring specialized care
Accommodating Patients with Special Needs & Medical Conditions
We provide specialized care for seniors with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, and other mobility or cognitive impairments. Our sedation and anesthesia services allow these patients to receive essential dental treatment in a safe, controlled environment. Our board-certified anesthesiologists ensure the safest experience for elderly patients requiring extensive dental work.
Our office is fully equipped to accommodate seniors with mobility challenges:
- Wheelchair-accessible treatment rooms
- Specially designed dental chairs for patient comfort
- Advanced monitoring equipment for patient safety
- Emergency response protocols and equipment
Sedation Dentistry for Seniors
Many older adults experience dental anxiety or medical conditions that make traditional dental visits challenging. As Missouri’s only dental practice certified in deep sedation and general anesthesia, we offer multiple sedation options, including:
Our advanced sedation techniques provide a stress-free experience, ensuring seniors receive the care they need without discomfort or fear.
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The first two board-certified Dentist Anesthesiologists in the state of Missouri.
