Meet Our Team

Lakeway / Steiner Ranch Austin Dental Team

David Panahi, D.D.S.

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Dr. David attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He has been a dentist for over 10 years and has completed multiple postgraduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his D.D.S. degree. Dr. Panahi also proudly served the United States Army as a Captain prior to working in private practice. He is certified in sedation, both conscious nitrous oxide sedation, and oral sedation. His associations have included the Texas Dental Association, Capital Area Dental Associations, and the American Dental Association (ADA).

Dr David’s emphasis is on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field. Dr. Panahi has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to pediatrics.

Certificates:

Completed UTHSCSA preceptorship in dental implants
Completed state of Texas health steps certification course for the first dental home (course on education parents on dental needs with children under 3 years old)
Completed courses in nitrous oxide administration and enteral oral sedation, bls, pals and awarded certificates
Awarded excellence in clinical dentistry from UTHSCSA dental school as well as many other awards

In his free time, Dr. David enjoys walking at the Lakeway city park with his family and cocker spaniel, attending church activities, and bass fishing. He has been fishing actively since he was a child growing up in New Mexico and competes in many fishing tournaments as well.

Hilary Higgins–

Hilary attended Austin Dental Assisting School in the fall of 2013. Hilary is a native Austinite . She now enjoys life in south Austin with her boyfriend and their dog Red. She loves to weight lift, cook delicious/nutritious food, and travel as much as she can. She hopes in the future she will be able to take her love of fitness and nutrition and turn it into a business that will someday support her and her future family. In the meantime she loves working for Dr. Pahahi!

Alyssa Hauer – Treatment Coordinator

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Alyssa is attended St. Edward’s University to receive her Master of Arts degree in Counseling and is working towards receiving her license in Marriage and Family Therapy. When she’s not working or going to school, she spends her downtime with friends and family. She loves nearly any and all outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, playing soccer and more! She loves traveling and jumps at every opportunity for a new adventure! Texas country is one of her favorite types of music and she loves to attend as many concerts in the area as she can!