Dr Steffen treats both children and adults. In 2017, he was awarded World No 1 Lingual Incognito Provider and since 2021 he belongs to the top 1% Invisalign “Kids and Teen” providers in Europe, Middle East and North Africa and to the Align Global Faculty.
In 2021, he was awarded the Invisalign Diamond Apex status and in 2022 he became the first and only Kois Recognised Specialist in the UK.
Dr Steffen completed his primary dental training and his specialist training in Germany, Switzerland and the US.
He is highly trained and experienced in early interceptive orthodontic treatment (from as young as 7). He considers the whole patient development throughout his treatment. In getting the structure of the arch organised at an early age, the risk of teasing at school or traumatic damage to the teeth is greatly reduced. Dr Steffen understands the interface between the structure of the upper face and the patency of the airway. He works closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists with this aim in mind.
Dr Steffen is completely fluent in the use of all available techniques for straightening teeth, from classical functional devices all the way through to the most modern approaches. He has both the skill and understanding to find the best solution for each patient’s orthodontic needs with complete consideration for their lifestyle and the practicalities of making treatment easy to manage for both the patient (and the parent in the case of young patients).
Dr Steffen believes in connection with patients. He possesses a keen eye for angles and spatial relationship. He has good listening and communication skills and the ability to balance theoretical and practical concerns. He is highly motivational and gains willing compliance by creating enthusiasm for the treatment. His greatest reward is to see a patient’s smile and increased confidence at the end of the treatment and this is why he chose his profession.
Dr Steffen is one of the world’s leading Invisalign and lingual orthodontists. He has treated over 1300 lingual orthodontic patients and has served as a member of the Global Advisory Board for 3M and has been their Clinical Advisor for Western Europe
He is the director of two MSc programs at the City of London Dental School and Bolton University. Dr Steffen is an Official Invisalign Clinical Speaker, lecturing worldwide.
As a loving and dedicated parent to 3 boys, he knows how to establish a rapport with children and adopts a practice philosophy that involves patients in their own treatment. This contributes to great patient compliance and excellent results.
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