Dr. Becker was born in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, where he lived until the age of seven. The remainder of his growing up years was spent in Hawaii, California, and Arizona, with a brief stay in Idaho. Upon receiving his B.S. in Biology at Arizona State University, Dr. Becker moved to the Pacific Northwest to undergo his dental school education at OHSU. Dr. Becker is a person who is passionate about dentistry and about life.