Meet the Doctor

Dr. Pritts is a Board-Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist. He is a diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. This is the highest level of anesthesia training achievable in the field of dentistry.

Dr. Benjamin Pritts grew up in rural southwestern Pennsylvania where he began working at his family’s feed mill business and small farm at a young age. Following high school, Dr. Pritts decided to attend the University of Pittsburgh where he obtained a degree in Neuroscience. Dr Pritts learned about the field of Dental Anesthesiology the first time he shadowed at a dental office and realized how anesthesia can improve the access to care for dental patients.

Dr. Pritts attended dental school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine where he became an award winning dental student, graduated at the top 5% of his class, and was inducted into the prestigious national honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU).

Upon graduating dental school, Dr. Pritts immediately began his specialty training in a 3 year Dental Anesthesiology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). In addition to the extensive anesthesia training specifically for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures, he trained with his medical colleagues at two Level 1 trauma hospitals (UPMC Presbyterian and Mercy), UPMC Children’s Hospital, UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, UPMC St. Margaret, as well as clinical rotations with: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Neurotrauma ICU, Internal Medicine, and Cardiology. The most rewarding experience during residency was providing anesthesia for hundreds of patients living with special needs at The Center for Patients with Special Needs located within the Dental School. Additionally, Dr. Pritts provided general anesthesia for pediatric patients throughout his entire 3 year residency.

Dr. Pritts has years of private practice experience, and has delivered high quality and safe officed based anesthesia care for thousands of dental patients. He also serves as an adjunct clinical professor in anesthesiology for the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Department of Dental Anesthesiology. Additionally, he serves on several committees for both the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists.

Dr. Pritts enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, Dr. Pritts enjoys snowboarding, relaxing at the beach, hiking, gardening, supporting a healthy life style, and newly surfing.