Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist Portland
Get to Know Suher Baker, DMD, MS
For over 20 years, Dr. Baker has dedicated her career to delivering efficient and safe pediatric dentistry in Portland that relies on a passionate, child-friendly approach. She says that working with such a dedicated team is both gratifying and rewarding as it enables personalized care for the patient and their family to always be our focus. She can’t wait to welcome you and your favorite smile into our children's dental office.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Baker says that she was naturally drawn to dentistry because it is the perfect combination of art and science.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Baker has a Master of Science from the University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies, and she earned her DMD from the Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Over the course of her career, Dr. Baker has also earned several additional certifications:
- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry- University of Michigan School of Dentistry
- Certificate in Dental Anesthesiology- University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry
- Certificate in Special Needs Children- Columbia University
- Certificate in Special Needs Children- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Dr. Baker previously served as the Department Chair for Pediatric Dentistry at both Yale University and Oregon Health and Science University.
Dr. Baker is a member of several professional organizations, including the:
- American Dental Association
- Oregon Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- American Association of Dental Research
- International Association of Dental Research
- International Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Baker has two young adult children and likes to spend her free time reading, horseback riding, and traveling with family. She is also a polyglot and can speak in in English, Spanish, French, German, and Arabic.