Dr. Steven Sarles
Dr. Steven Sarles became the owner of Prior Lake Dental in 2017, where he proudly leads a practice grounded in trust, excellence, and strong community relationships. Prior Lake Dental was thoughtfully shaped through Dr. Sarles’ relationships and the blending of two long-standing local practices—Dr. Charles Puffer’s practice in Prior Lake and Dr. Craig Adelmann’s practice in Savage—bringing together decades of experience and deep community roots. This collaboration preserves the personalized, hometown feel patients value while delivering modern dentistry with personalized care.
Dr. Sarles grew up in Eagan, MN. He and his wife, Kristi, are proud parents to four children—Ellie, Soren, Lukas, and Boden. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Sarles’ greatest passion is being a dad. He also enjoys anything sports-related, along with running, golfing, skiing, hunting, fishing, and finding any excuse to spend time on a lake.
As a dentist, Dr. Sarles believes his role extends far beyond fixing teeth. He is passionate about building lasting relationships with his patients and providing high-quality, compassionate care. He is honored to have been named Minnesota Monthly’s Best Dentist for multiple consecutive years. While grateful for this recognition, what truly motivates him is the opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of his patients.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree – University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Minnesota
