Dr. Baker grew up in Wichita, Kansas.As a child he spent a lot of his time on the golf course. This passion led him to pursue a career as a professional golfer. When he realized he could not make a putt past 3 feet, he was forced to seek another passion.Because of this,Dr. Bakerdecided to pursue a career in dentistry. Once he sethis golf clubs aside, he returned to the University of Nebraska. Dr. Baker graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical School, College of Dentistry in May 1980. Upon graduatingheestablished a general dental practice in Enid, Oklahoma. Dr. Baker later opened a satellite office in Tulsa, which was also a general dental practice.
In 1992, he attended a meetingfor theAmerican Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain(Opens in a new window), and he became more interested intemporomandibular dysfunctions. With this interest, Dr. Baker changed his practice from generaldentistry to a referral-based pain and dysfunction practice.
In 1998, Dr. Baker openedan office in Wichita, Kansas, limiting it to the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunctions and orofacial pain. He openedhis secondofficein 2001 at Southcrest Medical Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Stephanie started as a patient of Dr. Bakers in 2000. She went through Phase One treatment and then did Phase Two, consisting of braces in 2003. During her treatment, Dr. Baker offered her a position at his office. She said, Absolutely! and now, 16 years later, she still loves her job. Stephanie enjoys all of our patients and the fact that she can empathize with them since she has been through many of the same symptoms and situationsthey have gone through.
Stephanie and her husband, Doug, were married in June 2007. They have two daughters who were born in 2009 and 2012. They keep them on their feet!The last few years have truly been a learning process and have been filled with many exciting times. They love being with their families, being outside and learning as they go with their kids!
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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
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2 years ago
My daughter started experiencing jaw clicking and jaw soreness on one side. Roger Baker was suggested to us. He saw us and after some work, quickly saw the issue and arranged for a mouth appliance which my daughter wears as directed. After about two months the clicking went away as well as soreness. Addressing the problem early meant a big difference. The staff is friendly and handled everything quickly and easily.
Victoria Kelley
3 years ago
Incredible staff and life changing results. I have had jaw problems since the age of 6. Dentists wanted to remove portions of my jaw - not a safe or pleasant journey 55 years ago. Extreme migraines and had braces four times, but never fixed the TMD issue. Went to three "specialists" within the past four years - all of whom created "jaw splints" that only increased the pain until my jaw began to lock. Found Dr. Baker and within a few months the pain was gone, the headaches resolved, and no more trips to the ER for a locked jaw. THANK YOU DR. BAKER and staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Baker.
Lori Hollowell
4 years ago
Incompetent and irreversibly destructive. He provides damaging appliances, and then does braces purposely shrinking space for the tongue. I went from an overbite to an extreme underbite, crossbite went from minor to extreme, and apnea made worse than ever. My teeth were so damaged, they turned dark and the roots were destroyed and my TMJ was worse after treatment. There was no mention of Myofunctional therapy or posture which is the only thing I needed in hindsight. Now my life is spent trying to undo this damage with expansion devices that move my teeth out of the bone, I will most likely need dentures soon, and my teeth were strong and healthy before seeing Baker. Better learn all you can about John and Mike Mew, and learn to mew (maintain back of tongue on the roof of the mouth). Learn from videos by "Orthotropics" and the many followers like Tomaazo, Jaw Hacks, Astro, Personal Power, Best Face Forward, Bret Maverick, etc. Don't lose your time, money, health, and teeth with Dr. Baker. And there are no refunds!!
Lori Hollowell
4 years ago
Incompetent and irreversibly destructive. He provides damaging appliances, and then does braces purposely shrinking space for the tongue. I went from an overbite to an extreme underbite, crossbite went from minor to extreme, and apnea made worse than ever. My teeth were so damaged, they turned dark and the roots were destroyed and my TMJ was worse after treatment. There was no mention of Myofunctional therapy or posture which is the only thing I needed in hindsight. Now my life is spent trying to undo this damage with expansion devices that move my teeth out of the bone, I will most likely need dentures soon, and my teeth were strong and healthy before seeing Baker. Better learn all you can about John and Mike Mew, and learn to mew (maintain back of tongue on the roof of the mouth). Learn from videos by "Orthotropics" and the many followers like Tomaazo, Jaw Hacks, Astro, Personal Power, Best Face Forward, Bret Maverick, etc. Don't lose your time, money, health, and teeth with Dr. Baker. And there are no refunds!!
Carla Harrison
5 years ago
I was referred to Dr. Baker from my dentist. I had migraines on a daily basis, he put me in braces, and my migraines have completely gone away
Ashley Gonzalez
5 years ago
Dr. Baker is a life saver! I was referred to him by my dentist due to some jaw popping, and tooth grinding, she had noticed at a routine cleaning. I began treatment with Dr. Baker in December of 2013. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when he told me that a little appliance (that made me talk funny) was going to heal the pain I was experiencing in my neck and jaw. Nonetheless, I went along with his suggestions. After 4 weeks, the inflammation in my jaw decreased and I began experiencing some much-needed relief. Once my jaw muscles were no longer inflamed, it was time to treat my bite. I was put in braces for phase 2 of treatment for a little over a year. I have now "graduated" from treatment and am only going in for yearly checks. Dr. Baker is so kind when I come into the office and has a genuine interest in how I am doing. I strongly recommend him!
Carla Harrison
5 years ago
I was referred to Dr. Baker from my dentist. I had migraines on a daily basis, he put me in braces, and my migraines have completely gone away
Ashley Gonzalez
6 years ago
Dr. Baker is a life saver! I was referred to him by my dentist due to some jaw popping, and tooth grinding, she had noticed at a routine cleaning. I began treatment with Dr. Baker in December of 2013. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when he told me that a little appliance (that made me talk funny) was going to heal the pain I was experiencing in my neck and jaw. Nonetheless, I went along with his suggestions. After 4 weeks, the inflammation in my jaw decreased and I began experiencing some much-needed relief. Once my jaw muscles were no longer inflamed, it was time to treat my bite. I was put in braces for phase 2 of treatment for a little over a year. I have now "graduated" from treatment and am only going in for yearly checks. Dr. Baker is so kind when I come into the office and has a genuine interest in how I am doing. I strongly recommend him!
M Bop
6 years ago
Dr. Baker and his staff have helped me so much over the past 4 years with my misaligned jaw. They are always friendly and helpful!
M Bop
6 years ago
Dr. Baker and his staff have helped me so much over the past 4 years with my misaligned jaw. They are always friendly and helpful!
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