Amanda Baker , D.D.S

Dr. Amanda Baker was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in Anne Arundel County. She attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; where she played women's lacrosse. In 1996 she graduated With Honors and received a Bachelor's of Science degree. Returning to Baltimore, Amanda worked for the next three years conducting HIV research at University of Maryland's Institute of Human Virology. During this time, her twin sister was a dental student, and Amanda realized that she wanted to become a dentist also.

While attending the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Amanda was president of her class and was active in several honor societies and a service fraternity. She completed a geriatric internship where she worked in the dental clinic of a local nursing home. After graduation in 2003, Amanda completed a General Practice Residency at the Veteran's Hospital in Baltimore. She has valuable experience with treating elderly patients and patients with complex medical and dental situations. She is able to replace missing teeth by placing dental implants and is experienced in cosmetic dentistry. In July, 2004, Amanda joined the Schoeb office. It is clear she enjoys making people comfortable as they improve their smiles and oral health.

In 2005, Dr. Baker participated in a dental mission to Pavlosk, Russia. There she provided care to children in an orphanage for the handicapped. This year she was fortunate to participate in an Operation Smile dental mission to Hue', Vietnam. The trip focused on providing dental care and education to children in the rural areas and in downtown Hue'. Another goal was to work with the local dentists to show them new ideas and techniques. Dr. Baker presented a talk for local dentists at conferences in Hue' and Hanoi'. She is thankful to have skills and knowledge she can use to make a difference for others. She also enjoys traveling just for fun, snowboarding, making craft projects, and spending time with her family. She is a huge Ravens and Oriole's fan, and she also roots for the Tarheels. She is happy to be able to work in an office with so many friendly and caring people.