Meet The Doctor


Dr. Katharine Christian, DMD

Doctor & Owner

Katharine Christian, DMD, is a dedicated orofacial pain dentist with a focus on dental sleep medicine and facial aesthetics. She practices at The Sleep & TMJ Group in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Christian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She has had the privilege of studying and working alongside some of the foremost authorities in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain. She has also trained extensively with renowned experts in the field of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and laser treatments for facial aesthetics. With over 400 hours of continuing education in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, Dr. Christian is dedicated to staying informed and learning from the best to ensure that she provides exceptional care to her patients.


Dr. Christian was born and raised in a small town on the Central Coast of California. She attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo before moving across the country to Boston to earn her dental degree at Tufts University. After moving to Seattle in 2004, Dr. Christian started her journey treating obstructive sleep apnea and TMJ while also owning and running her own dental practice. In 2014 she took over the then named The Sleep & TMJ Group, the premier dental sleep medicine practice in Washington state.

Katharine Christian, DMD, is an exceptional general dentist and dental sleep medicine specialist practicing at Snoring & Sleep Apnea Center located in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Christian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, the most renowned academy in this field, and she has achieved the highest level of certification available. She studied and practiced with some of the leading experts in dental sleep medicine and is eager to use her skills to give you the best possible care.

Named one of the area’s Top Dentists by the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Dr. Christian has been active in the Seattle King County Dental society, serving on its board and as the 2024/2025 Society President. She is active in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and has served as Chair for the Ethics and Grievances Committee. In addition, she enjoys mentoring dentists and lecturing on Sleep Apnea and TMJ treatments.


Outside of dentistry, Dr. Christian and her husband enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in West Seattle. When she's not making her patients feel better, she can be found gardening, reading science fiction, or ferrying teens between robotics and water polo competitions.


With her passion for excellence and commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Christian is eager to utilize her skills and knowledge to offer you the highest quality care.


Patients love Dr. Christian's expertise, warm personality, and gentle approach. Don't delay getting the treatment you deserve! Call The Sleep & TMJ Group to set up a consultation or request an appointment online today.

Snoring Sleep Apnea Center was one of the only institutions accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AADSM) in the state of Washington. (This certification is no longer being offered by the AADSM) There, Dr. Christian routinely treats conditions like insomnia, sleep apnea, TMJ, and snoring. She can prescribe treatments like laser snoring treatment, oral appliance therapy, and TMJ therapies.

Outside of the office, Dr. Christian and her husband enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in West Seattle. When she's not making her patients feel better, she can be found gardening, reading, and chasing after her two beautiful, sweet, active kids.

Patients love Dr. Christian's expertise, warm personality, and gentle approach. Don't delay getting the treatment you deserve! Call Snoring Sleep Apnea Center to set up a consultation, or request an appointment online today.

Our New Name 

The Story Behind The Sleep & TMJ Group


We are excited to announce Dr. Christian has expanded her areas of Board certification and expertise. As a result, we have increased our available services, and we’re changing the name of the practice to reflect our growth.


While The Sleep & TMJ Group’s primary focus will remain obstructive sleep apnea and snoring treatment through oral appliance therapy, Dr. Christian has become Board certified in Orofacial Pain. We now see patients for issues

related to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) as well as muscle pain, jaw and facial movement disorders such as clenching and grinding of the teeth, nerve pain and headaches.

If you haven’t been in for a while, we’d love to see you and tell you more about our changes!

  • We are currently in-network with AETNA, Premera, United Healthcare, First Choice & Kaiser Access, and as of May 1st, 2023, we are in-network with Regence.

Our name may be changing, but our mission remains the same — to combine our collective knowledge, passion and teamwork into a seamless experience of excellence for every patient.

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Please contact us by phone at 206-770-0260 or by mail at 2101 4th Ave, Ste 2330, Seattle, WA 98121.

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We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities, in conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level A & AA.

To this end, we regularly test our website in accordance with best practices, using automated and manual testing and with the assistance of accessibility consultant eSSENTIAL Accessibility which is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals including users of assistive technologies. We also make available an assistive CX technology application which our customers who have trouble typing, gesturing, moving a mouse, or reading can use for additional accessibility, however it is not required to use our website. The application is free to download and it incorporates tools such as mouse and keyboard replacements, voice recognition, speech enablement, hands-free/touch-free navigation, and more.


We welcome your feedback. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or otherwise have difficulty using our website due your disability, please contact our office and we will make any necessary changes.