Led by Dr. Wissam Ali, DMD — a hospital-trained dentist anesthesiologist — NOVA Dental Anesthesia offers IV sedation, general anesthesia, dental implants, and comprehensive care for children, adults, and patients with special needs.
Serving Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean, Manassas & Arlington, VA
Many people want dental care — but fear, anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or a medical condition keeps getting in the way. At NOVA Dental Anesthesia, we remove every barrier between you and a healthy smile.
Dr. Ali completed a Hospital-Based Anesthesia Residency at NYU Lutheran's Level 1 Trauma Center — bringing operating room-level safety and precision to your dental appointment. This level of training is exceptionally rare in a private dental practice.
From nitrous oxide to full general anesthesia, we tailor sedation to your needs, anxiety level, and the complexity of your treatment — all administered and monitored in-house by Dr. Ali, without referrals to outside providers.
We proudly serve children, adults, geriatric patients, and individuals with physical, developmental, and medical conditions who face challenges in traditional dental settings — providing safe, dignified care for every patient.
From routine cleanings to full-mouth reconstruction and All-on-X implants — all performed with the comfort and safety of expert sedation, without referrals or multiple providers. One practice, one trusted team.
Dr. Ali's unique combination of dental and anesthesiology training allows NOVA Dental Anesthesia to offer services that most practices simply cannot.
Unlike most dental offices that refer out for sedation, Dr. Ali administers and monitors all sedation in-house — providing hospital-level safety in a comfortable dental setting.
Mild, inhaled sedation. You remain fully conscious and can drive yourself home.
Pill-based relaxation taken before your appointment for deeper comfort.
Rapid, precise sedation administered directly into the bloodstream.
Full unconsciousness for extensive treatment or medically complex patients.
Dr. Ali earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Tufts University in 2001 and spent nearly two decades deepening his expertise with advanced certifications in implantology, dental sedation, and specialized surgical techniques.
After witnessing the profound impact that anesthesia could have on patient outcomes and comfort, Dr. Ali completed a Hospital-Based Anesthesia Residency program at NYU Lutheran Medical Center — a Level 1 Trauma Center — gaining operating room experience that sets NOVA Dental Anesthesia apart from any typical dental practice.
Based in Burke, VA, NOVA Dental Anesthesia serves patients from across the Northern Virginia region. Wherever you are in NoVA, expert sedation dentistry is closer than you think.
Beyond our specialty focus on sedation and implants, NOVA Dental Anesthesia offers a full spectrum of general and restorative dental services — all delivered with the option of sedation for patients who need it.
Whether you need a routine cleaning or a complex full-mouth reconstruction, our team provides the same high standard of care in a calm, supportive environment.
"A car accident changed my smile for the worst, and years of anxiety kept me from fixing it. Dr. Ali and his team made me feel completely safe. I slept through the entire procedure and woke up with the smile I'd always wanted."
"My son has autism and dental visits were always traumatic. Dr. Ali's expertise with general anesthesia made it possible for him to receive the care he needed without any distress. We are so grateful for this practice."
"I needed extensive work done but was terrified of dentists. The IV sedation was exactly what I needed — I remember nothing, felt nothing, and my teeth look incredible. Worth every mile of the drive from Arlington."
Have more questions? Call us at (703) 672-8111
Contact NOVA Dental Anesthesia today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali and discover how sedation dentistry can change your experience.
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