At Dental Sedation Ottawa, we've created something unique in Eastern Ontario: a dental practice where fear and anxiety don't have to stop you from getting the care you need. For over 25 years, we've specialized exclusively in sedation dentistry, building the region's only purpose-built facility with medical anesthesiologists on staff and hospital-grade safety protocols.
Our mission is simple but profound: to make dental care accessible to everyone—especially those who have been turned away, felt judged, or avoided treatment due to fear, trauma, or complex medical needs.
Our Core Beliefs:
- Every patient deserves to feel safe, respected, and heard
- Anxiety should never prevent necessary dental care
- Complex medical conditions require specialized expertise, not avoidance
- Children and adults with special needs deserve the same quality care as everyone else
- Transparency in treatment planning and pricing builds trust
Unlike conventional dental practices that add sedation as an afterthought, we designed our entire clinic around it. From our dual general anesthesia suites to our board-certified anesthesiologists to our specially trained dental team, every aspect of our practice exists to deliver calm, comfortable, anxiety-free dentistry.
Our clinical team combines decades of experience in sedation support, surgical assistance, and patient care. Each team member is trained in pre-sedation patient assessment and preparation, intraoperative monitoring and documentation, emergency response protocols, post-operative recovery support, and communication with anxious and special-needs patients.
Your Dentist — Ottawa's Most Referred Sedation Dentist
For over 25 years, Dr. K has dedicated his career to one mission: making dental care possible for people who thought it never could be.
Dr. Thien-Phuoc Nguyen was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Toronto…
Dr. William Nicola was born and raised in Ottawa, where he also completed an honours degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2012. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto in 2017...
Dr. Mukhabbat Alimova is a dentist in pursuit of perfection. One of the messages she tries to relate to her patients is that “perfection is the key to function and beauty”. She is very gentle, compassionate, patient and strives to take…
Dr. Talab successfully completed his Anesthesia residency training at University of Toronto, followed by his fellowship training in Vascular Anesthesia, Thoracic Anesthesia, & Perioperative Echocardiography at the University of Ottawa...
Dr. Mirghassemi successfully completed his anesthesiology residency training in Ottawa in 2016, establishing a solid foundation for his career. Eager to enhance his skills further, he pursued a fellowship in Perioperative Echocardiography...
Before any procedure, you'll receive a comprehensive written treatment plan, detailed cost estimates with no hidden fees, clear explanation of sedation options and associated costs, insurance coverage verification, and alternative treatment options when applicable. We never pressure patients into unnecessary procedures. If a tooth can be saved conservatively, we'll recommend that first. If treatment can wait, we'll tell you. Our goal is to earn your trust through honesty, not upsell you through fear.
We believe informed patients make better decisions. Throughout your care, we explain procedures in clear, non-technical language, use visual aids, models, and digital imaging to show you what we see, answer all questions before, during, and after treatment, provide written post-operative instructions in your preferred language, and follow up by phone after sedation procedures to ensure recovery is progressing well.
We welcome patients of all abilities and work to accommodate diverse needs: wheelchair-accessible facility throughout, multilingual care in English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, and Arabic, sensory-friendly approaches for patients with autism or sensory processing challenges, flexible scheduling for patients with mobility or transportation limitations, and dedicated time and attention—we never rush appointments.
Patient safety is non-negotiable. We adhere to and exceed RCDSO sterilization protocols: autoclave sterilization of all reusable instruments, single-use disposables whenever possible, medical-grade PPE for all staff, HEPA air filtration systems, regular equipment calibration and maintenance, and comprehensive emergency protocols and crash cart on-site.
Continuous vital signs monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, end-tidal CO2), advanced airway management equipment immediately available, board-certified anesthesiologists managing all sedation levels, post-procedure recovery monitoring until you're stable for discharge, and 24/7 emergency contact line for post-operative concerns.
Dentistry and anesthesiology are constantly evolving. Our team maintains certifications and pursues ongoing education in advanced sedation techniques and pharmacology, implant dentistry and oral surgery innovations, pediatric behavior management and sedation protocols, special needs dentistry, infection control and sterilization updates, and emergency medical response (ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications).
Dr. Koniouchine regularly lectures and teaches other dentists about sedation dentistry best practices, contributing to the broader dental community's understanding of anxiety management and patient safety.
We collaborate with general dentists across Eastern Ontario as a referral center for complex and sedation-requiring cases. If you're a dental professional seeking a partner for patients with severe dental anxiety preventing treatment, complex surgical extractions requiring general anesthesia, medically compromised patients needing anesthesiologist oversight, pediatric cases requiring sedation beyond nitrous oxide, or full-mouth rehabilitations best completed in fewer sedation visits.
As a locally owned and operated practice, we're proud to serve the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario community. We accept Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for eligible patients, offer flexible payment options to improve accessibility, provide emergency dental care for patients in acute pain, support local health initiatives and community programs, and maintain partnerships with hospitals and medical specialists for complex cases.
Our patients consistently rate us 5 stars for compassionate, anxiety-free dental care.
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