Dr. Steve Carstensen
Dr. Steve Carstensen, DDS, is the co-founder of Premier Sleep Associates, a dental practice dedicated to treating obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. After graduating from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1983, he and his wife, Midge, a dental hygienist, started a private practice of general dentistry in Texas before moving to native Seattle in 1990. In 1996 he achieved Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentists in recognition of over 3000 hours of advanced education in dentistry, with an increasing amount of time in both practice and classwork devoted to sleep medicine. A lifelong educator himself, Dr. Steve is currently the Sleep Education Director for both Pankey Institute and Spear Education, recognized as among the finest places for dentists to further their education. As a volunteer leader for the American Dental Association, he was a Program Chairman and General Chairman for the Annual Session, the biggest educational event the Association sponsors. Along with seeing patients he keeps a very active international speaking schedule, addressing 20+ groups of dentists, physicians, and leaders in medicine each year to help them find ways to improve the health of their communities. In 2014, he became the founding Editor-in-Chief of Dental Sleep Practice magazine, a publication for medical professionals treating sleep patients. He is a frequent contributor to webinars and other online education in this field.
We offer a variety of services custom-fit for your unique needs and situation. For your best care, we can help with diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. In your initial consultation, we will discuss the services, talk about what you can expect from them, and plan out what course will provide the results you want to see. Dr. Carrie and Dr. Steve have been on the front lines of this industry and know what works and what doesn't, so you can trust your in good hands at Premier Sleep Associates. Here are some of the services we offer:
• Consultation Services • Radiology • Non-Custom Oral Appliances • Predictive Testing • Custom Oral Appliances • PAP Interfaces • Positional Therapy