Dr. Sacks is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, making him a Board Certified Orthodontist, an accolade achieved by less than a third of orthodontists in the United States. He is also one of only 3 Invisalign Diamond Plus doctors in the entire state of New Jersey. When it comes to exceptional care, you can count on Dr. Sacks!
Dentist Eric Sacks was born and raised in Toms River, NJ, graduating with honors from Toms River High School North. He then received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. After college, Dr. Sacks was accepted to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), where he earned his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree with honors.
While attending UMDNJ, Dr. Sacks was elected president of his class and president of the Student Government Association, and he won numerous academic and student leadership awards for his achievements. Immediately following dental school, Dr. Sacks attended Montefiore Medical Centers Graduate Orthodontic Program, where he attained his Post Doctoral Certificate in Orthodontics and served as the hospitals chief orthodontic resident.
In his spare time, Dr. Sacks enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Jill, and their children, twins Gracie and Henry. He also loves dogs (he has two Roxie and Riley) and enjoys mountain biking, golf, traveling, and helping support the local community.
Dr. Sacks' father was a surgeon and worked hard to give his patients the best care possible. He allowed his son to shadow him, to follow him as he performed surgeries and followed up with his patients.
This taught Dr. Sacks two very important lessons. First, the doctor's calling is complete, holistic, patient-centered care, and that orthopedic surgery wasn't for him. Instead, Dr. Sacks became an orthodontist because he wanted to care for people and bring patients a little joy as they pursue a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dr. Zhu is very passionate about orthodontics.He looks at each case as an exciting journey that fuels his desire to do the very best for his patients, staff, and profession. Dr. Zhu is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and Northeastern Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Zhu currently resides in East Hanover with his wife and two children. Dr. Zhu enjoys running, photography, films, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Dr. Zhu looks at each case as an exciting journey that fuels his desire to do the very best for his patients, staff, and profession. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and Northeastern Society of Orthodontists. You can trust Dr. Zhu to provide exceptional care each time you visit!
Dr. Zhu attended The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After dental school, Dr. Zhu furthered his education by completing three years of orthodontic specialty training and receiving an Orthodontic Certificate and a masters of science degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Zhu even speaks four languages: English and three Chinese dialects!
Like Dr. Sacks, Dr. Zhu aims to change the perception of orthodontic visits. When you visit our office, youll experience amazing care in a warm, encouraging, and extremely relational environment. Dr. Zhu is a huge part of our goal to make that happen. Dr. Zhu is also fluent in Chinese and happy to speak with and assist Chinese speakers with getting the orthodontic care they need!
Dr. Zhu understands that the most authentic smiles are spontaneous and come from moments of human connection. He wants to create authentic smiles, not just after treatment but during each visit. Dr. Zhu will show you the difference a great relationship can make!
Dr. Sacks' father was a surgeon and worked hard to give his patients the best care possible. He allowed his son to shadow him, to follow him as he performed surgeries and followed up with his patients. This taught Dr. Sacks two very important lessons. First, the doctor's calling is complete, holistic, patient-centered care, and that orthopedic surgery wasn't for him. Instead, Dr. Sacks became an orthodontist because he wanted to care for people and bring patients a little joy as they pursue a healthy, beautiful smile.
When you walk into our office, youll meet a team that treats each patient, each family member with dignity and respect. Our staff loves what they do, and they love who they do it with. At Sacks Orthodontics, were a family of caregivers, and we work hard to include you in that family.
Sacks Orthodontics has assembled amazing people in the business of orthodontic care. They share common characteristics: technical expertise, reliability, a commitment to excellence, and above all, kind spirits.
We understand that orthodontic care is both a science and an art. We are passionate about blending these two facets in a highly relational environment. We care about results, about achieving the smile you want. Even more, we care about you and want to create a confident, beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
The vision of our orthodontists, Dr. Sacks and Dr. Zhu, is to provide excellent orthodontic results in a care-centered environment. Dr. Sacks, Dr. Zhu, and the entire team strive to make you feel seen, heard, and known from the very first time you walk in the door all the way to the last. Thats what care means to our doctors treating you as a whole person.