Convenient Access from East Harlem
If fear of the chair has kept you away from the dentist, distance should not be the next obstacle. Columbus Park Dental is on West 72nd Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side, about 10 minutes by car from the Aguilar Library on East 110th Street when traffic cooperates. We are a dentist near East Harlem with our own anesthesia suite, so nervous patients, children and adults can all be treated in one calm office.
From the Aguilar Library at 174 East 110th Street, follow the one-way streets east to Third Avenue, north one block, then west along East 111th Street to Fifth Avenue. Continue west along Central Park North, jog briefly onto Central Park West, turn onto West 106th Street, and take Columbus Avenue south to West 72nd Street. The drive is about 3.2 miles, and rush hour on Columbus Avenue adds time. Our door is at 40 W 72nd St Ste B, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue; view the office on Google Maps.
By subway it takes one transfer. Ride the Q from 96 St on Second Avenue to Times Sq-42 St, then switch to the 1, 2 or 3 uptown to 72 St on Broadway, about 6 minutes on foot from our office. The MTA lists all three of those stations as accessible, which helps if you use a wheelchair or travel with a stroller. Neighbors in Harlem to the west and Carnegie Hill to the south can make similar trips.
Care That Fits El Barrio's Families and Neighbors
East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, runs from 96th Street up to the Harlem River, between Fifth Avenue and the East River. Early in the twentieth century it was Italian Harlem. After World War I, Puerto Rican families settled around 110th Street and Lexington Avenue, and the name Spanish Harlem eventually spread across the whole neighborhood. Today it forms Manhattan Community District 11, in New York County.
The neighborhood's culture shows up everywhere. El Museo del Barrio, founded in 1969, is described as the oldest museum in the country dedicated to Latino art, and the Museum of the City of New York sits just to its south on Fifth Avenue. La Marqueta, the market under the Park Avenue railroad viaduct, dates back to at least the 1930s, and East Harlem's musicians helped shape salsa and Latin freestyle.
Public schools such as the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics and The Heritage School serve the neighborhood's students. A practice that can see a grandparent for a crown, a parent for a cleaning and a child with our visiting pediatric dentist simplifies life. Monday hours until 6 PM and 8 AM starts on Tuesdays and Fridays help families line up those visits.
The neighborhood is well connected in every direction. The Willis Avenue, Third Avenue and Madison Avenue bridges lead to the Bronx, the RFK Bridge links to Queens, and Metro-North stops at Harlem-125th Street. Closer to home, Thomas Jefferson Park on First Avenue and the 103rd Street footbridge to Randalls and Wards Islands give residents room outdoors along the East River.
Dental Anxiety Is Common, and East Harlem Patients Have Options
Many adults put off care because of a bad experience, fear of needles or simply not knowing what to expect. The longer treatment waits, the larger it tends to become. Sedation breaks that cycle by letting you get needed care while feeling relaxed.
Our in-office anesthesia suite offers three levels of comfort. Nitrous oxide is the mildest and wears off quickly. IV sedation is deeper, and many patients drift off to sleep. General anesthesia is also available for longer or more complex procedures, all without a hospital visit.
New patients can book a Free Sedation Consultation to talk through their health history and comfort preferences before any treatment. The team explains each option in plain terms and recommends the level that fits the procedure. Patients from Yorkville, just south of 96th Street, and from the Bronx across the Harlem River are welcome to book one too.
Gentle Treatment From a Dentist Near East Harlem
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide, IV sedation and general anesthesia are provided in our own suite by a dentist anesthesiologist. East Harlem patients who have avoided care for years can catch up in fewer, calmer visits.
Pediatric Dentistry
A visiting pediatric dentist sees infants, children and teens, focusing on prevention, comfort and education. Parents can schedule their own care at the same office.
Endodontics
Root canal treatment saves teeth that have become infected or deeply decayed. With sedation available, even patients who dread the procedure can have it done comfortably.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings and crowns repair teeth worn down by decay or years of delay. For some cases, minimally invasive ceramic restorations preserve more natural tooth.
Cleanings & Exams
Once a backlog of treatment is complete, regular cleanings keep it from building up again. Routine exams are also the easiest visits to schedule for the whole family.
Meet Your Columbus Park Dental Team
Comfort care is led by Dr. Salar Ebrahimi, DDS, MS, a dentist anesthesiologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Anesthesia who trained at Jacobi Medical Center, where he was chief resident. Families can also see Dr. Tamar Brown, whose University of Pennsylvania dental degree came with honors in community oral health.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our team checks your PPO benefits, files the claim and lays out your share before treatment, and all major PPO plans are accepted. Without insurance, the CPD Dental Plan costs $750 a year and CPD Plus $950, each valid for one year with no automatic renewal. Sunbit financing, cards, cash and checks cover the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Columbus Park Dental from East Harlem, and how do I get there?
The office is roughly 3.2 miles from East Harlem, about 10 minutes by car in light traffic. Drivers head west on 111th Street and Central Park North, then south on Columbus Avenue to West 72nd Street. Patients who want a dentist near East Harlem by subway can take the Q to Times Sq-42 St and the 1, 2 or 3 to 72 St.
How deeply will I be sedated during treatment?
That depends on the option you choose. Nitrous oxide leaves you awake but relaxed, IV sedation puts you in a deeper state where many patients drift off, and general anesthesia means you are fully asleep. The level is matched to your anxiety and the procedure, and you are monitored closely throughout by Dr. Ebrahimi, a dentist anesthesiologist.
Can I go back to work after having nitrous oxide?
Generally, yes. Nitrous oxide is the mildest form of sedation, and its effects wear off quickly after the mask comes off, so most patients resume normal activities after the appointment. Deeper options such as IV sedation or general anesthesia are different, and the team will explain what to plan for afterward before you book.
Do you use opioids for sedation?
No. Dr. Salar Ebrahimi provides narcotic- and opioid-free anesthesia. Before recommending any option, the team reviews your full medical history and current medications, and you are monitored throughout the procedure. If you have specific health concerns, the free sedation consultation for new patients is a good time to raise them.
Is there an accessible subway route from East Harlem to your office?
Yes, according to the MTA's station listings. The 96 St station on Second Avenue, Times Sq-42 St and 72 St on Broadway are all listed as accessible, so the Q and then the 1, 2 or 3 make a workable route. From 72 St on Broadway, the office is about 6 minutes on foot along West 72nd Street.
Schedule Your Visit from East Harlem
A calmer dental visit starts with one call. To book with a dentist near East Harlem who offers sedation in-house, reach us at 646-347-2469. Browse our areas we serve page for other neighborhoods, or read more on the New York City Dentist homepage.