Surgery can often make people very nervous, which is why it is certainly nice to know your doctor before going into your procedure. Dr. Mark Baker and Dr. Shawn Jepsen of Facial & Oral Surgery are aware that you may feel anxious about your oral surgery and would like to alleviate your worry by having you get to know them a little better with the following bits of trivia. You will be amazed at what you learn.
- Dr. Mark Baker and Dr. Shawn Jepsen are both members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
- In his free time, Dr. Baker helps out with humanitarian efforts in South America, a cause about which he is extremely compassionate.
- Dr. Jepsen’s favorite hobbies are traveling, spending time with his family, hunting, and skiing.
- Dr. Baker is actually the third generation of specialists to serve at Facial & Oral Surgery. Clearly, he comes from a long line of professionals who are passionate about oral health.
- Did you know that Dr. Jepsen is a decorated army officer? He has been the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, three Overseas Service Ribbons, and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.
We here at Facial & Oral Surgery hope that these fun facts have instilled you with great confidence in our doctors. Now it’s our turn to get to know you. If you are in the Southeast Idaho area and in need of our services, call our Pocatello Office at (208) 232-2807. We also have an office in Blackfoot and are opening one in Preston soon, too!
