Sleep and Smile. The Best Experience in a Dental Office.
Dental anxiety is real. Pain is real. Putting off care because of fear is too common — and too costly. At Island Dental, you can sleep through every bit of it and wake up with a healthier smile. Comfortable, safe, and the best experience ever. We have Dr. Kevin Glassman, board-certified anesthesiologist, on staff for over 25 years. Very few dental offices on Long Island can say that. Get most of your treatment completed in one visit.
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Meet Dr. Kevin Glassman, MD
IV sedation is administered by Dr. Kevin Glassman, MD — a board-certified anesthesiologist and SUNY Downstate graduate who trained at Kings County Hospital, a major trauma center, where he later served as Chief of the obstetrical anesthesia division. He went on to become Chief of Anesthesiology and Medical Director of Prohealth Ambulatory Surgery Center, founded General Anesthesia Services in 2003, and has been a member of the Northwell Health Anesthesia Department since 2020. He monitors your vitals throughout every procedure. More About Dr. GlassmanSedation Isn’t Just for Anxious Patients
If anything has ever made dental care hard for you, sedation is the answer. Comfort you can feel — from start to finish. With specialists on staff, we can complete all of your treatment in one visit in most cases — from root canals to extractions, implants, crowns, and veneers, we can do almost anything you need while you are sedated. From a simple cleaning to complex dental procedures, there is no reason to fear and no reason to delay needed dental work — it’s safe and comfortable. Our surgical suites are expansive and fully equipped to complete your treatment in one visit in most cases.
Dental Anxiety
Mild nervousness or severe phobia — sedation brings your anxiety all the way down. Get the care you’ve been putting off, comfortably.
Complex or Long Procedures
Oral surgery, multiple extractions, full-mouth restoration — we do more in a single visit while you stay completely comfortable throughout.
Sensitive Gag Reflex
A strong gag reflex can make treatment impossible. Sedation relaxes the reflex response so treatment proceeds smoothly — and you feel nothing.
Special Needs
Patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental differences benefit from sedation for thorough, comfortable, dignified dental care.
Every Level of Comfort. All Under One Roof.
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV deep sedation — all available here. Your dentist recommends the right option based on your needs.
Specialists, dentists, and on-site lab technicians all working together — in most cases we can fix and replace your teeth in one visit. While you’re sedated, we complete as much of your planned treatment as possible.
Nitrous Oxide
Laughing gas inhaled through a small nose mask. Mild, immediate relaxation without putting you to sleep. Effects disappear within minutes — you can drive home yourself.
- Safe for adults and children
- You stay awake and responsive
- Wears off immediately after removal
- Ideal for mild anxiety and shorter procedures
Oral Sedation
Most PopularA prescription pill taken about an hour before your appointment. You’ll feel deeply relaxed and drowsy — most patients remember little to nothing. You’ll need a driver.
- Moderate-to-deep relaxation
- No IV required
- You stay conscious but completely calm
- Excellent for anxiety and longer procedures
- Most patients have no memory of the visit
IV Deep Sedation
Administered by Dr. Kevin Glassman, our board-certified anesthesiologist on staff for over 25 years. Deep relaxation — near unconsciousness. You have little to no awareness of the procedure. Sleep and smile — the best experience in a dental office.
- Dr. Kevin Glassman — board-certified anesthesiologist on staff
- Deep sedation — you won’t remember anything
More about your sedation options
- Rapid onset, precisely controlled
- Ideal for oral surgery, implants, complex cases
- Dental implants placed under sedation — teeth inserted, and you wake up with a new smile
- Get most of your treatment completed in one visit
- Safe and closely monitored, one-on-one — we are with you every step of the way
IV sedation requires the patient to be accompanied by an adult. You cannot drive to or from the appointment and must have a designated driver to return home.
Safety, experience, comfort — a better experience starts here. Fear shouldn’t stand between you and a healthy smile.
We offer a free consultation to discuss your options. Insurance coverage varies. No surprises — we explain everything upfront. Second opinions always welcome.
Sedation at Island Dental Is Safe, Monitored & Expert
All sedation is overseen by Dr. Kevin Glassman, our on-staff board-certified anesthesiologist for over 25 years. Your comfort and safety is our highest priority. Comfortable, safe, and the best experience ever. We review your full health history and medications before recommending anything. A team of dentists, specialists, and lab technicians all working together in one office — so your care is seamless from the first consultation to the final result.
- Thorough health history review and consent
- Vitals monitored continuously throughout
- Emergency reversal medications always on hand
- All providers trained in BLS and ACLS protocols
- Recovery supervised in our office before you go home
LAB ON SITE — Get Most of Your Treatment Completed in One Visit
Need sedation for a complex case? Our in-house dental lab means restorations — crowns, appliances, and more — fabricated right here while you’re comfortable. Sleep and smile. Get most of your treatment completed in one visit. No extra trips. No outside lab delays. Confidence you can see, comfort you can feel.
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
It depends on the level. Nitrous oxide keeps you fully awake. Oral sedation makes you very drowsy — most patients drift in and out of light sleep. IV sedation produces a deeper state where you won’t remember anything. None are general anesthesia, but IV deep sedation gets as close as you can get in a dental office. Our board-certified anesthesiologist manages the entire process.
Yes — and that’s a rare thing. Island Dental has Dr. Kevin Glassman, a board-certified dental anesthesiologist, on staff for over 25 years at our Franklin Square and Levittown locations. This means IV sedation is administered by a trained specialist with decades of experience, not just a dentist with a weekend certification. Comfortable, safe, and the best experience ever. It’s one of the most significant reasons patients choose us for complex or anxiety-driven care.
Coverage varies by plan and procedure. Sedation for oral surgery or complex cases is more likely to have some coverage. We verify your benefits before your appointment and explain your out-of-pocket costs in advance — no surprises. 0% financing is available for anything insurance doesn’t cover.
Nitrous oxide is safe and commonly used for children. We evaluate each child individually and always use the most conservative option for their age, weight, and health. Schedule a free consultation to discuss what’s right for your child.
For IV sedation, you must fast — no food or drink except small sips of water — for at least 6–8 hours before your appointment. You need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. Wear comfortable clothing and skip jewelry and contacts. We walk you through every detail at your free consultation.
Absolutely. Sedation is available for most procedures at Island Dental — including routine cleanings. If dental anxiety has kept you away, this is how you get back on track. Schedule a free consultation and we’ll find the right comfort level for you.
Oral sedation is a prescription pill taken before your appointment — moderate relaxation, no IV needed. IV sedation, delivered by our board-certified anesthesiologist, provides much deeper sedation with precise real-time control — ideal for complex procedures or severe anxiety. Both mean you’ll remember little to nothing. We recommend the right level at your free consultation.
Costs vary based on the type of sedation and length of your procedure. We discuss everything at your free consultation and provide a clear estimate before your appointment. 0% financing is available — we never want cost to be the reason you don’t get comfortable care.
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