Meet Dr. Sanker
Dr. Christopher Sanker loves making a personal connection with his patients and believes in treating his patients like he would treat his own family. As a highly skilled oral surgeon, he is inspired to solve problems, improve health outcomes, and work toward every personalized treatment goal.
About Dr. Sanker
Dr. Christopher Sanker was born in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. After completing college, Dr. Sanker decided to take a year off to explore Ecuador and work in a dental clinic. His mom had advised him to look into dentistry, and he was inspired by both her encouragement and by the advice that was given to him by a friend’s father, who was a dentist. After realizing he had an interest in the dental field, he chose to go to dental school. It wasn’t until he completed a 1-year general practice residency that he realized he was more interested in surgery. He enjoyed spending time with the people in the oral and maxillofacial surgery program and liked that he was able to get a wide scope of training and experience, which always kept things interesting.
Dr. Sanker loves working at Michigan Oral Surgeons because it’s a fun practice and allows him to help a wide range of people. For Dr. Sanker, oral surgery is like solving a puzzle, and it’s extremely satisfying when he can find the solution and help a patient in need. Surgery allows him to actively and continuously improve the lives of his patients.
Education and Residency
Dr. Sanker attended Kalamazoo College for his undergraduate career, where he graduated in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Following his year off in Ecuador at a dental clinic, Dr. Sanker chose the University of Michigan for dental school. It was here that he met and formed a lasting friendship with Dr. Lopez.
After earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from dental school, Dr. Sanker was fortunate enough to enter a program that allowed him to complete an oral and maxillofacial residency and medical school at the same time. When he completed both, he was honored to join our oral and maxillofacial team.
Education and Residency
Dr. Sanker attended Kalamazoo College for his undergraduate career, where he graduated in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Following his year off in Ecuador at a dental clinic, Dr. Sanker chose the University of Michigan for dental school. It was here that he met and formed a lasting friendship with Dr. Lopez.
After earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from dental school, Dr. Sanker was fortunate enough to enter a program that allowed him to complete an oral and maxillofacial residency and medical school at the same time. When he completed both, he was honored to join our oral and maxillofacial team.
Professional Affiliations
- Michigan Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Michigan State Medical Society
- Washtenaw District Dental Society
- Washtenaw County Medical Society
- Chalmers J. Lyons Academy
- Michigan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Professional Affiliations
- Michigan Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Michigan State Medical Society
- Washtenaw District Dental Society
- Washtenaw County Medical Society
- Chalmers J. Lyons Academy
- Michigan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Outside the Office
In his spare time, Dr. Sanker loves spending time with his family and friends. Raising his young daughter is a full time work of love, but when he has the chance, he loves to travel. He has been to Ecuador, South America, Korea, and all over Europe. He also loves to cook and finds simple joy in grocery shopping at Costco.
Outside the Office
In his spare time, Dr. Sanker loves spending time with his family and friends. Raising his young daughter is a full time work of love, but when he has the chance, he loves to travel. He has been to Ecuador, South America, Korea, and all over Europe. He also loves to cook and finds simple joy in grocery shopping at Costco.
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