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Experts in Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery

Serving Lancaster, PA and the surrounding communities

Dr. Steven Sudbrink, DMD

Doctor Steven Sudbrink has been in private practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Lancaster, PA since 1993 and completed his surgical training in New York at the renowned LIJ Medical Center and its three affiliated hospitals. He received his Doctorate at Tufts University in Boston where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian. He practices at four office locations and local hospitals. Dr. Sudbrink is a Diplomate of three National Organizations, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Board of Oral Implantology and Implant Dentistry, and the American Board of Dental Anesthesiology. He has special interest in CT technology, implantology, and advanced bone grafting techniques. Dr. Sudbrink lectures for Kodak, Materialise Dental, Imaging Sciences and other organizations and has published on the topic of CT guided surgery. He also consults with practices nationally on utilization of CT technology and is a cofounder of Practice Concepts, LLC.

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Diplomate American Board of Dental Anesthesiology
  • Diplomate American Board of Oral Implantology & Implant Dentistry

Professional Associations

  • Fellow, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, Pennsylvania Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, International Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
  • Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • Active Member, American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Active Member, Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA)
  • Active Member, Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Founder, Susquehanna Valley Dental Study Club
  • Past President, Lancaster Dental Society
  • Past Chair, Department of Surgery, Ephrata Community Hospital
  • On Staff at Lancaster General Hospital, Heart of Lancaster Hospital, and Ephrata Community Hospitals

Dr. John Vakkas, DDS, MD

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Dr. Vakkas completed his Doctorate of Medicine and Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the prestigious Columbia University in New York, NY. In addition to his residency work at Columbia University, Dr. Vakkas has participated in humanitarian programs such as "Healing the Children" in Neiva, Columbia where he provided Cleft Lip and Palate surgical care and "Healthcare International" in May Pen, Jamaica providing dental services to the underprivileged. Dr. Vakkas is actively certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. He is also fluent in Greek and Spanish.

Professional Associations

  • Diplomate American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Active Member, American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Active Member, American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Active Member, American Medical Association (AMA)
  • Active Member, Susquehanna Valley Dental Study Club

Outside the office, Dr. Vakkas enjoys basketball, tennis, and golf.

Staff at Sudbrink

A Great Team of Dedicated Professionals

We at Sudbrink Oral Surgery depend on the expertise and skill of a diverse and dedicated team. The surgical staff is experienced, certified, oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of anesthesia and in surgery. Licensed nurses will assist you with questions regarding medications, treatment, and postoperative care. All team members are capable of answering or finding answers to all your questions. We also have a Certified Professional Coders (CPC) on staff to insure that patients get maximum compensation from their health insurance providers.