Meet the Team | Carstensen Dental

Meet Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

A happy work environment is key to having a successful clinic. As an office, we enjoy spending time together outside of work. We enjoy playing trivia, trying new restaurants, watching sports and traveling to new places.

Dentist

Bruce Carstensen, DMD

Bruce graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1985. He completed his General Practice Residency at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center. In his free time, Bruce enjoys fishing and golfing. Bruce provides precise and comfortable care for each patient who walks through the door.

Hygienist

Sarah, RDH

Sarah graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2020, with a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene. In her free time, she enjoys painting, whale watching and the Portland Trail Blazers. Sarah is a huge fan and will go to a game any chance she gets. Sarah is passionate about providing quality care while getting to know a patient on a personal level.

Assistant

Susan, EFDA

Susan is our full time EFDA. She is from Alabama and is a big Auburn fan. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her kids, hiking and fishing.

Patient Coordinator

Natalie

In her free time, Natalie enjoys hanging out with friends and family. Ironically, her and Elizabeth are sisters! her favorite hobby is Karaoke.

Office Manager & Assistant

Elizabeth, EFDA

Elizabeth is our part time dental assistant and office manager. She is an EFDA and has been practicing for 20 years. She loves to spend time with her 3 kids and her puppy, Lola. Elizabeth and her family love to take weekend getaways to check out cool new places.