Broward Dental Sedation provides general anesthesia and IV sedation dentistry in Coral Springs, Florida. Led by Dr. Harry Panahi, one of the few Florida dentists licensed to administer general anesthesia in a dental office, we help anxious patients, children, and people with special healthcare needs complete their dental care safely and comfortably.
From severe dental anxiety and strong gag reflexes to autism, Down syndrome, and other special healthcare needs, our hospital-trained team welcomes the patients other offices turn away. A dedicated anesthesia provider monitors your vital signs continuously, every plan is tailored to the individual, and multiple procedures can often be completed in a single stress-free visit, so you wake up with the work done and no traumatic memories.
Your first step is a private consultation: we listen, review your health history, and design a sedation plan that protects both physical and emotional well-being.
Sedation dentistry uses carefully monitored medication, from full general anesthesia to IV sedation, so patients can complete dental treatment while deeply relaxed or fully asleep. It is the safest, most compassionate option for people with severe dental anxiety, strong gag reflexes, special healthcare needs, or extensive treatment plans.
Sedation is not about convenience. For many of our patients it is the only realistic path to a healthy mouth: free of panic, sensory overload, or traumatic memories. Because patients remain still and comfortable, we can often complete multiple procedures in one appointment, which means fewer visits and faster recovery of your oral health.
The right level of sedation depends on your health history, anxiety level, and the treatment you need. We offer the full continuum of care and help you choose safely.
Complete, carefully managed unconsciousness for complex surgery, very young children, and patients who cannot safely be treated any other way, in a facility state-licensed for in-office general anesthesia.
Learn about general anesthesia
Medication delivered through a small IV brings you into a deeply relaxed, sleep-like "twilight" state within minutes. You breathe on your own, respond if needed, and remember little or nothing afterward.
Learn about IV sedation
Calm, dignified sedation care for children, teens, and adults living with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, severe anxiety, and other developmental or cognitive conditions.
Learn about special needs care
For special needs patients, sedation dentistry is often the safest and most compassionate way to receive dental care: reducing sensory overload, preventing panic, protecting the airway, and eliminating traumatic memories.
Families throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties trust our office when a loved one lives with:
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, not the diagnosis. Extended consultations, customized sedation planning, and clear communication with caregivers come standard.
Dr. Panahi completed two years of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency and one year of Anesthesiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami's major teaching facility. He is licensed by the State of Florida to provide general anesthesia for dental procedures, certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and serves as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University.
Safety is a System, Not a Slogan
Pulse oximetry, EKG, and blood pressure are tracked throughout every sedation appointment.
Medical history, airway safety, medications, and behavioral needs reviewed before every case.
A residency-trained doctor and experienced CRNA, not a weekend certification course.
A calm, respectful environment for patients and caregivers. No lectures, no shame, ever.
In-office dental anesthesia typically costs about one-third of hospital anesthesia, with no facility fees. Many medical and dental plans offer out-of-network reimbursement, and flexible financing is available through CareCredit on a six-month, interest-free term and Prosper Healthcare Lending.
Anesthesia services are provided out-of-network: some medical and dental plans reimburse part or all of the fee. We gladly provide itemized receipts and anesthesia records for you to submit to your carrier. Learn how reimbursement works.
Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Panahi. We'll review medical history, answer every question, and design a sedation plan that protects both physical and emotional well-being.