Dr. David Baker earned his doctorate at OHSU School of Dentistry in 2003 and completed his orthodontic residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC in 2005. He then continued his training with one of the world's foremost orthodontic clinicians, Dr. Larry Andrews.
Dr. Baker not only learned directly from Dr. Andrews since 2003, he was invited and spoke on the Six Elements of Oro-Facial Harmony at the American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Hawaii in 2012.
The 6Elements is an innovative philosophy of orthodontic treatment, discovered by Dr. Larry Andrews, that creates harmony and balance between your teeth, jaws, airway, and face. What this means for you is that Dr. Baker not only straightens your teeth and corrects your bite, but he also knows how your jaws should be positioned for improved health, comfort, and aesthetics. He really understands the tough cases and how to work with kids who have cleft lip/cleft palate and craniofacial deformities as well. This is one of many reasons why, in addition to private practice, he has been the consulting orthodontist for the Portland Shriner's Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team since 2005.
Dr. Baker also uses the Six Elements to diagnose and help treat concerns such as a gummy smile, deficient chin,protruding chin, overbite, under bite, anarrow smile, and creates very pleasing aesthetic, optimal long term healthresults for patients.
Despite his clinical expertise, Dr. Baker's most compelling feature is something all too rare in today's rushed world: he takes the time to relate to every single patient. Boys, girls, teens, and adults all find that Dr. Baker is able to make their individual care a top priority.
Dr. Baker is happily married to his wife,Dawnelle, and they live in Camas,Washington.In his spare time Dr. Baker lovesto spend time with his wifeand theirfive daughters, Lynnden, Makenna, Lucy, Caydence, and Samantha.He also enjoyswake surfing, golfing,riding bikes, and fun hikes with their dog Bella.
I love changing lives, and that is exactly what we do at Baker Orthodontics! We helppeople who need extensive orthodontic care, and the results are always spectacular. I also enjoy meeting and building relationships with the parents and patients as well as working collaborativelywith my husband, Dr. Baker.Dr. Baker and every member of our team are all very passionate about the personalized care we give to our patients. Its reflected in the one-of-a-kind smilesthey achieve!
Dr. Baker and I have five daughters ranging in age from three to fifteen years old. We also have a dog, a schnoodle named Bella. I look forward to snowboarding in the winter and wake surfing in the summer with my family.
Kyli has worked in Orthodontics for over 4 years nows and absolutely loves it! As our office manager, the most rewarding part of her job is to ensure the best possible experience for all patients. Building relationships with the patients and parents is also very important to her, as we see our patients like family.
Celysha has been in the Ortho world for over 11 years! She also is a licensed cosmetologist and has been for over 10 years. Her passion to make people feel beautiful has led her to love two completely different fields of work. She is married to her husband, Josh, and has two beautiful daughters, Brooklynn & Londyn. They recently welcomed a new miniature longhaired dachshund to their family and they are absolutely in love with him! They enjoy taking family trips and love the beauty of the PNW.
Rachael has been in dentistryfor five years and this is her first year in orthodontics! She is married to her husband Eric. She loves to travel, camp, and backpack camp as well as fishingand boating. Fun fact She has eight tattoos! ask her about them sometime!
Your oral health, your comfort, your smile: those are our top priorities. At Baker Orthodontics, Dr. David Baker and our team deliver exceptional orthodontic care that will gently shift your teeth into proper alignment, providing you with straight teeth and a healthy, beautiful smile.
Were an orthodontic practice that puts your needs and concerns at the forefront of all we do. We believe in developing relationships with each person in our care, getting to know them as the remarkable person they are; we look forward to getting to know you along your orthodontic journey, as well.
As a family-oriented practice, we offer a warm and fun environment, where everyone feels welcome and at home. Our reception area is comfortable and inviting, and features a refreshment bar with complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. Theres also iMacsto use, and freeWiFi throughout the practice, if youd like to be online.
This is a happy office, filled with a lot of laughter and an abundance of smiles. Our team members love catching-up on the latest news from our patients, and our patients tell us they love coming to see us. Many arrive bursting with excitement, eager to share their recent achievements in school or extracurricular activities. Others want to talk about their plans for trips and holidays. Whatever a patient wants to share, we love hearing about!
Our orthodontic practice is unique, in that Dr. Baker is one of a select few orthodontists, from around the country, who has received the required, extensive advanced training and is able to offer The Six Elements of Oro-facial Harmony.
This is an innovative orthodontic treatment philosophy that providesDr. Baker with the expertiseto correct your bite and straighten your teeth, but Dr. Baker understands how your jaws need to be positioned for optimal health, comfort, and aesthetics which he coordinates withoral surgeons who are experienced in orthognathic surgery who perform the jaw correction procedures.
Before starting orthodontic treatment, its essential you find a practice where you feel welcomed and comfortable with your doctor and the team. You also need to understand your clinical requirements and the treatment solutions available to correct those problems.
We have two locations, in Vancouver, WA, for patients from Camas,Washougal, Vancouver, Salmon Creek, andBattleground, and Portland, OR, serving patients from Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland,and the surrounding area.