Dr. Natalie Baker is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist. She specializes in the replacement of missing teeth, the repair of missing teeth, and offers her patients unique solutions that only a specialist can provide. She is well-versed in all phases of implant surgery and restoration. Her additional three years of advanced training in prosthodontics has given her the training and skill to provide complex dental treatment for her patients with exceptional esthetic results.
Dr. Baker was born in Rye, New York and received her dental degree from New Jersey Dental School. Prior to receiving her DMD degree, Dr. Baker earned a BA from Washington University in St. Louis, where she majored in Spanish and minored in Graphic Design. Her background in visual arts led her to Prosthodontics, which combines her desire to provide high quality oral health care with exceptional esthetic results.
While receiving her Certificate in Advanced Prosthodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Baker completed a Master of Science degree for her research of a novel Zirconia implant surface. She was also awarded the Granger Pruden Award from the Northeastern Gnathological Society, as well as awards from the American College of Prosthodontists and the American Prosthodontic Society, for her research. She has been invited to present her research at the American Prosthodontic Society, Academy of Prosthodontics, and Northeastern Gnathological Society meetings.
Dr. Baker has successfully passed an extensive written and clinical examination to achieve board-certification in her specialty, and is therefore regarded as one of the most highly trained restorative dentists in the country.
In her spare time she enjoys photography, travel, and spending time with her family. She is proud to be back in New York working with her father, Dr. William Wolfson.
Publications:
Patel S, Baker N, Marques I, Hamlekhan A, Mathew M, Takoudis C, Sukotjo C, Shokuhfar T. (2016) Transparent TiO2 Nanotubes on Zirconia for Dental Implants. Under Review in ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Siegel K, Schrimshaw EW, Kunzel K, Wolfson NH, Moon-Howard J, Moats HL, Mitchell DA. (2012) Types of Dental Fear as Barriers to Dental Care among African American Adults with Oral Health Symptoms in Harlem. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 23(3).
Schrimshaw EW, Siegel K, Wolfson NH, Mitchell DA, Kunzel C. (2011) Insurance-related barriers to accessing dental care among African American adults with oral symptoms in Harlem, New York City. American Journal of Public Health, 101(8).
Education and Academics:
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts
Harvard University
Health Careers Program
New Jersey Dental School
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
Certificate in Prosthodontics and Master of Science
University of Illinois at Chicago
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Affiliations:
American Board of Prosthodontics, Diplomate
American College of Prosthodontists, Fellow
American Dental Association
New York Dental Society