Sedation Dentist · IV Sedation & Hospital Dentistry
Dr. Maris E. Behl, DDS
A compassionate dentist specializing in IV sedation and hospital dentistry. Licensed in Missouri, Dr. Behl provides expert care for patients under general anesthesia at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis — building trust and comfort into every dental experience.
About Dr. Behl
Comfort-focused care built on trust
Dr. Behl is committed to creating a comfortable, welcoming dental environment — fostering trust and building lasting relationships with her patients. Her training in IV sedation and hospital dentistry lets her care for patients who need more support than a routine visit allows.
Background & education
Dr. Behl was born and raised in Missouri. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2017 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2021.
Residency & training
After dental school, Dr. Behl completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the University Health Dental Clinic – Lakewood in Kansas City. During this residency she gained advanced training in intravenous conscious sedation (IV sedation) and hospital dentistry.
Licensure & affiliations
Dr. Behl is licensed in Missouri to provide IV conscious sedation. She is an Allied Health Staff member at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, where she provides dental care to patients under general anesthesia in a hospital setting.
Patient care philosophy
Dr. Behl is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming dental environment, fostering trust, and building lasting relationships with her patients.
Away from the practice
In her free time, Dr. Behl enjoys hiking, traveling with her husband, Patrick, and spending time with their two cats.
Credentials & memberships
Training built for sedation and hospital-based care
Education & residency
- University of Missouri – Kansas City — BS, 2017
- UMKC School of Dentistry — DDS, 2021
- University Health Hospital – Lakewood — General Practice Residency, 2022
Licensure & safety
- Missouri license — IV conscious sedation
- Allied Health Staff, Mercy Hospital St. Louis
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Professional memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Missouri Dental Association
- Greater St. Louis Dental Society
Areas of focus
- Intravenous (IV) conscious sedation
- Hospital dentistry under general anesthesia
- Comfort-focused, relationship-based care
Ready to schedule with Dr. Behl?
Our Clayton team will help determine whether sedation or sleep dentistry is the right fit for you, your child, or someone in your care.