About Dr. Baker

Dr. Irena Baker received her license in General Dentistry in 1980 and graduated in Orthodontics from the University of Louisville in 1983. She taught and practiced orthodontics at the University from 1984 through 1992. In 1994, Dr. Baker joined the faculty at the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Washington. Dr. Baker is currently supervising graduate orthodontic cases.

Dr. Baker is an active member in the Washington State Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists. In 1992 she was listed in Who's Who of American Women and in 1993, the World's Who's Who of Women. Dr. Baker served as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Washington State Association of Women Dentists. In 1997 she was elected to the Board of Directors for the Washington State Society of Orthodontists. She has served two terms as a President of the Washington State Society of Orthodontists from 2003 to 2005.

Dr. Baker takes pride in the extraordinary quality of her staff. Their expertise, attention to patient needs, and obvious motivation help Dr. Baker achieve the best possible treatment outcome for each patient. Friendly professionalism greets you with each visit.

Dr. Baker lived for several years in Seattle as a teenager. In 1992 she persuaded her husband to move here. They settled in the Mt. Baker area and have enjoyed living and working in the neighborhood since then. Dr. Baker's family includes her husband, Doug, and their two children, Lucie and Gordon. The Baker family enjoys many interests, including art, music, travel and outdoor activities. Dr. Baker is an active rower and a member of the Conibears, a Lake Washington women's rowing club. She is active in the neighborhood supporting local causes including the little league baseball team "Dr. Baker Bracers".

Since early childhood in Croatia, Dr. Baker aspired to become an orthodontist. She suffered the indignities of severely misaligned and crowded teeth. Orthodontic treatments made a world of difference to her. Her new smile dramatically improved her sense of confidence. As a result of her own experiences, she wanted to help others to achieve the same change in appearance and outlook. Dr. Baker finds great satisfaction in the art of creating beautiful smiles and making a difference in the lives of patients whom she treats.