Dr John Sambevski

John is the principal orthodontist at Dee Why Orthodontics and has extensive experience with conventional fixed orthodontic treatments as well as modern techniques including aesthetic systems such as Invisalign® and Spark® clear aligners. John is a certified Diamond Invisalign orthodontist.

John grew up in Sydney’s inner suburbs where he also completed his primary and secondary schooling.

John began his tertiary studies in 2001 at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2004. John then went on to study dentistry at Sydney University, graduating with Honours in 2008. During his dental training he conducted research in orthodontics, subsequently authoring a thesis in the field of sleep apnoea and effect of mandibular orthopaedic functional appliances on the dimensions of posterior airway space. This research paper was later published in the Australian Orthodontic Journal.

After graduating from dentistry John gained broad general dental experience while working as a general dentist for six years servicing the rural New South Wales regions of Dubbo and the Southern Highlands and also Sydney’s western and south-western suburbs. In 2014, John was accepted into the competitive Sydney University Orthodontic Program to specialise in Orthodontics and graduated with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics). During his specialist training John conducted clinical research on accelerated orthodontics and root resorption, and has authored a paper submitted for publication to the highest ranked international orthodontic journal, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.

John holds a part-time educational position as an Honorary Associate Lecturer at the University of Sydney department of Orthodontics. John is a clinical instructor in the Sydney University Long Orthodontic Program, providing orthodontic instruction and clinical guidance to general dentists learning orthodontics at the Sydney Dental Hospital in Surry Hills.

When not practicing orthodontics, John is kept busy by his young family and his love of skiing, basketball, tennis, fishing and is currently learning how to surf.

John practices the full spectrum of orthodontics and is able to provide sound advice and treatment for children, teenagers and adults of all ages. John places a strong focus on educating his patients about the unique qualities their case, the treatment options available, and how and when treatment is best undertaken.

John has strong interests in functional jaw orthopaedics, complex interdisciplinary cases (compromised, missing and impacted teeth), aesthetic orthodontic appliances (clear braces and clear aligners), orthognathic surgery (correction of jaw alignment or jaw-size problems) and adult orthodontics. 

Dr John Sambevski

Professional Memberships:

  • Australian Dental Association (ADA)

  • Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO)

  • Australian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (ASPD)

  • American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

  • World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)

  • Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)

  • Australasian Orthodontic Board (AOB)