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DR. STEPHEN CARSTENSEN, DDS

Stephen Carstensen, DDS, is a skilled dentist serving patients in Bellevue, Washington. He also serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association for sleep-related breathing disorders and co-author of a textbook for dentists treating the disease.

In 1983, Dr. Carstensen graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Houston, Texas. Afterward, he and his wife, Midge, a dental hygienist, started a private general dentistry practice in Texas before moving to native Seattle in 1990.

In 1996 he achieved a 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 practice and classwork devoted to sleep medicine.

A lifelong educator, Dr. Carstensen 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.

For the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, he’s been a board member, secretary-treasurer, and president-elect. In 2006 he achieved certification from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

  • Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry in Houston in 1983
  • Academy of General Dentistry
    • In 1996 he achieved a 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 practice and classwork devoted to sleep medicine.
  • American Dental Association
    • 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.
  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
    • For the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, he’s been a board member, secretary-treasurer, and president-elect. In 2006 he achieved certification from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
  • Pankey Institute and Spear Education
    • A lifelong educator, Dr. Carstensen 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.

Welcome to Center for TMJ & Sleep Solutions NW

At our Bellevue, WA location, Dr. Carstensen helps patients with their breathing and TMJ pain. In fact, all of our doctors at all our locations are eager to help with the problems that are keeping you from living life to the fullest. As Dr. Carstensen says in this video, we want you to live a long and healthy life. Go to tmjsleepsolutionsnw.com to request a consultation with Dr. Carstensen at the Bellevue office or choose the location that is most convenient for you.