Dr. Sandra Sterling, DDS, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Outside of the operating room at Quazaar Demo Services, Dr. Sterling enjoys hiking the rugged trails of the Black Hills, cultivating a native plant garden, and volunteering her surgical expertise at regional dental access clinics across South Dakota.
Biography
Dr. Sandra Sterling, DDS, MD, serves as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Quazaar Demo Services in Rapid City, SD. With a dual-degree background in both medicine and dentistry, she specializes in advanced surgical interventions, operating in a modern clinical setting equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology. Dr. Sterling is recognized for her empathetic approach, ensuring that every patient feels informed and comfortable before undergoing complex extractions, bone grafting, or reconstructive procedures.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS): University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
- Residency: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center
- Licensure: South Dakota State Medical and Dental Boards
Clinical Expertise & Focus Areas
- Comprehensive dental implantology and full-arch restorations
- Alveolar bone grafting and sinus lift procedures
- Extraction of impacted wisdom teeth and localized pathology
- Outpatient anesthesia and deep IV sedation for maximum patient comfort
- Interdisciplinary surgical planning utilizing 3D CBCT imaging
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- South Dakota Dental Association (SDDA)