Meet Us
Meet Dr. Sayles
Erik M. Sayles, M.D., D.M.D.
Erik Sayles, MD, DMD is originally from Northern New Jersey, where he received his undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude in Biology from Montclair State University.
He was accepted into dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where he graduated with honors at the top of his class. Following dental school, he was accepted into the Drexel University Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residency program at Hahnemann Medical Center, and Saint Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. This program is a six-year, integrated dual degree program. During this time, he was admitted with advanced standing to the Drexel University College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree.
During his residency, Dr. Sayles completed rotations in general surgery, vascular surgery, transplant surgery and plastic surgery, in addition to several months in the surgical/trauma Intensive Care Unit. He served as Chief Resident of Oral and Maxillofacial during his last year of training at Hahnemann Medical Center and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Dr. Sayles’ surgical training includes a wide variety of Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures. Removal of wisdom teeth, dental and facial implants, oral and facial trauma, reconstructive jaw surgery, sedation and general anesthesia, and oral and facial pathology are among his professional interests.
Dr. Sayles belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Medical Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Delaware Valley Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Montgomery-Bucks County Dental Society.
He resides in historic Montgomery County, PA in suburban Philadelphia, where he enjoys biking and classical piano. Dr. Sayles has also held New Jersey state as well as national titles in powerlifting.
Curriculum Vitae
Primary Office Location
Erik M. Sayles, M.D., D.M.D.
467 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste. 106
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: 215-591-3590
Education:
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania (MD)
Sept 2003- May 2006
University of Medicine and Dentistry – New Jersey Dental School (DMD), Newark, NJ
Sept 1999- May 2003
Montclair State University, B.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude
Sept 1995- May 1999
Post Graduate Training:
Chief Resident, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital & St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 2008 – January 2010
Senior Resident, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University
Hospital & St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 2007- June 2008
Resident, General Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 2007- Oct 2007
Intern, General Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 2006- June 2007
Intern, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital & St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 2003-June 2004
Specialty Certification:
May 2008 - Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
June 2006 - Certified, Advanced Trauma Life Supp (ATLS)
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
June 2003 - Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Renewed 2005, 2007, 2009
June 2003 – Basic Life Support (BLS)
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University
Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Renewed 2005, 2007. 2009
Licensure:
Pennsylvania Dental License - #DS035900
Pennsylvania Medical License - #MD438239
Professional Organizations:
American Medical Association
American Dental Association
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pennsylvania Dental Association
Delaware Valley Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society
Awards and Honors:
Abdol H. Islami, MD Foundation Scholarship, University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, August 2002
Consistant Dean’s List Honors University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, Sept 1999–May 2003
Dental Alumni Name Scholarship Recipient, University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, May 2002
Dental Alumni Name Scholarship Recipient, University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, May 2000
Consistent Dean’s List Honors, Montclair State University,
Montclair, New Jersey, Sept 1995-May 1999
Inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society,
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, April 1999
Inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society,
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, April 1999
Received the Physics Academic Award, Montclair State
University, Montclair, New Jersey, May 1998
Selected as an Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar,
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, March 1995
Achievements:
Five-time New Jersey State Powerlifting Champion
Lake Hopatcong, NJ, 1992 - 1997
Junior Olympics Powerlifting Silver Medalist, Des Moines, Iowa, 1995
Two-time High School National Powerlifting Champion, Hamilton, New Jersey, 1994-1995
Junior Nationals Powerlifting Champion, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1993
New York State Deadlift Champion, West Chester, New York, 1992
Lectures and Presentations:
October 2009 Aggressive Atypical Ameloblastoma – Diagnosis, Treatment, and Reconstruction.
Poster Presentation – Drexel University Discovery Day, Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery.
April 2009 Left Neck Mass in an 82 Year Old Terminally Ill Patient with History of Lung Cancer.
Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
March 2009 Aggressive Atypical Ameloblastoma of the Right Mandible.
Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
November 2008 Diagnosis and Treatment of a Massive Central Giant Cell Granuloma of the Anterior Mandible of a Pediatric Patient.
Delaware Valley Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Annual Conference
February 2008 Progression and Treatment of Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) in a 41 Year Old Female.
Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
March 2007 Topics in Acute Renal Failure of The Surgical Patient.
Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Vascular Conference
January 2007 Management of Shock in Adult Trauma.
Drexel University
College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds