Dr. Eric Christopher Baker, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1386935468
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About This Provider
Dr. Eric Baker is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 15 years of experience serving patients in Dana Point, CA. He holds both a dental degree (DDS) and a medical degree (MD), along with extensive training in general surgery and oral surgery at top hospitals including Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Baker specializes in dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, bone grafting, and advanced procedures like Teeth-in-a-Day and zygomatic implants using the latest minimally invasive technology. His practice philosophy centers on achieving excellent results with less pain, swelling, and healing time, and he was the sole recipient of the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award for Excellence in Oral Surgery from his graduating class. Dr. Baker is accepting new patients and remains active in teaching and training the next generation of surgeons.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- 12 months General Surgery training - Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Hospital Dallas, UT
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas (6 years)
- Medical Degree (MD) - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Board Certifications
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Tau Kappa Omega Honor Society
Credential: DDS, MD
NPI registered: 04/25/2011
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Piezosurgery
- IV sedation
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Surgical arthroscopy of the TMJ
Awards & Recognition
- California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award for Excellence in Oral Surgery (sole member of graduating class to receive)
Beyond the Office
Teaching/Training - Parkland Memorial Hospital
Teaching/Training - UT Southwestern
Teaching/Training - Children's Medical Center
Teaching/Training - John Peter Smith Hospital
Teaching/Training - Cook Children's Hospital
Teaching/Training - Baylor All-Saints Hospital
Lives in San Clemente, CA
Married to wife Joanna
Has four children
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