Meet Our La Porte, IN Dentists

Dr. Joseph Ornelas

Dr. Joseph Ornelas began practicing dentistry in 2013, and he loves meeting new patients, helping them reach their oral health goals, and providing treatment and education that allows them to maintain their healthiest smiles. Dr. Ornelas completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University, and he and Dr. Berquist both earned their doctorate at Indiana University’s School of Dentistry. Dr. Ornelas also grew up in Crown Point, IN. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dr. Ornelas maintains membership in the American Dental Association, the Indiana Dental Association, and the Northwester Indiana Dental Society.

Happily married, Dr. Ornelas enjoys spending time at home with his wife Laura and their two dogs and two cats. The family is looking forward to welcoming their first child in September of 2016. In his spare time, Dr. Ornelas enjoys fishing, camping, competitive shooting, and hockey.