Dr Baker graduated from the University of Melbourne as dux of the Faculty of Dentistry in 1982. He spent 16 years in general dentistry, running his own practice and providing treatment across all major disciplines, while maintaining a strong interest in continued education—particularly in orthodontics. In 1998, he returned to full-time study to complete his master’s degree and qualify as a specialist orthodontist.
As a practicing orthodontist, Dr Baker worked in Caulfield and Greensborough before establishing his current practice in Knox City in 2002. He remains committed to ongoing professional development by regularly attending courses and lectures. He is also a clinical demonstrator at the University of Melbourne, where he supervises dentists who are specialising in orthodontics.
Dr Baker and his wife Michelle have been married since 1984 and have two adult children. In his spare time, he loves golf and his beloved AFL team, St Kilda, which he has supported since he was a child.