Dr. John M. Sands, MD, DDS

Dr. John M. Sands is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with expertise in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, facial trauma, obstructive sleep apnea, and dental implants. His advanced TMJ practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopy and fully guided custom total joint replacement.

Originally from Los Gatos, California, Dr. Sands graduated with highest honors from Montana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Prior to joining Berks Oral Surgery, he practiced at Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Sands is the founder and CEO of AROMS (Advancing Resources of OMS), the first comprehensive digital education platform dedicated to oral and maxillofacial surgery, serving nearly 10,000 clinicians across more than 75 countries. He is a nationally and internationally recognized lecturer, having presented at institutions and professional meetings including Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard, UT Southwestern, and the AAOMS Annual Meeting.

Dr. Sands is also deeply committed to humanitarian service. He serves as Team Lead for the Ukraine Division of LEAP Global Missions, where he leads initiatives focused on reconstructive surgery, cleft and craniofacial care, and trauma education. In recognition of his contributions, he received the AAOMS National Humanitarian Award.

Outside of the office, Dr. Sands enjoys spending time with his wife, Abby, their children, Jude and Quinn, and their German Shepherd, Willow. As a family, they enjoy hiking, biking, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.