Dr. Baker grew up in Wichita, Kansas. As a child he spent a lot of his time on the golf course. This passion led him to pursue a career as a professional golfer. When he realized he could not make a putt past 3 feet, he was forced to seek another passion. Because of this, Dr. Baker decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Once he set his golf clubs aside, he returned to the University of Nebraska. Dr. Baker graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical School, College of Dentistry in May 1980. Upon graduating he established a general dental practice in Enid, Oklahoma. Dr. Baker later opened a satellite office in Tulsa, which was also a general dental practice.