Dr. Maris E. Behl, DDS
Sedation Dentist

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 (D.D.S.) from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2021.

Residency and Training

After completing dental school, Dr. Behl pursued a 1-year General Practice Residency at the University Health Dental Clinic – Lakewood in Kansas City. She gained advanced training in intravenous conscious sedation (IV sedation) and hospital dentistry during this residency.

Professional Licensure and 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.

Personal Interests

In her free time, Dr. Behl enjoys hiking, traveling with her husband, Patrick, and spending time with their two cats.

Credentials and Memberships:

• University of Missouri – Kansas City Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 2017
• University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), 2021
• University Health Hospital – Lakewood, General Practice Residency, 2022
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• Greater St. Louis Dental Society