Dorothy Baker, DMD, PC
Dr. Dorothy Baker is a native of the Low Country and is very excited to have a pediatric dental practice in her home town!
She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The College of Charleston, and then obtained a degree of dentistry at MUSC College of Dental Medicine in 2002. After practicing general dentistry for three years, she received her Pediatric Dental Specialty license from The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado in 2007. She is trained in conscious sedation, pediatric oral and maxillofacial trauma, general anesthesia and patients with special medical conditions. She is a member of the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association, Charleston Dental Society and the Greater Summerville Dorchester Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Baker is also the Dental Director at the Coastal Center, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs and provides dental care to these special individuals. She serves on faculty at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine, and supervises dental student rotation through the facility. She feels strongly in promoting training and awareness for student dentists in both pediatric dentistry and individuals with special health care needs.
Dr. Baker has a son with whom she enjoys biking, camping, catching hermit crabs and playing at the beach.