Dr. Joseph S. Orlando, DDS - Apex Dental Associates Houston
29+ Years Dedicated Caring

Joseph S. Orlando, DDS

Clinical Director & Doctor of Dental Surgery
Compassionate Care Since 1979

A Tradition of Trust, Comfort & Clinical Excellence

Our goal is to provide the highest quality, gentle, state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable and friendly setting. We will always strive to achieve the finest reconstructive and cosmetic dental results in order to improve our patients’ overall health and quality of life through restored dental function, comfort, and aesthetics.

At Apex Dental Associates, we have been providing courteous, caring, quality dental care for the entire family for more than 29 years. Our professional staff offers all general as well as cosmetic dental procedures tailored to your unique smile.

When a patient selects us as their dentist, we strive never to forget the awesome responsibility that places upon our shoulders. We feel our success is dependent upon never betraying that trust. We feel responsible for taking good care of you just as we would someone in our own family, because our patients truly are part of our family.

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Joseph S. Orlando, DDS

Clinical Director & Founder
40+ Years Experience

Dr. Orlando is a lifelong resident of Houston, Texas. He graduated from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and went on to The University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Biology. He returned to Houston to attend the University of Texas Dental Branch, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1979. He has proudly practiced dentistry in Houston since that time.

UT Dental Branch Alum Honors in Biology (UT Austin) Houston, TX Native
Comprehensive Dental Care

Some of Our Services

From routine wellness cleanings to full cosmetic restorations, our Houston practice provides comfortable, precision care designed for every smile.

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Whitening

The Zoom!® In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure that delivers immediate, noticeably brighter smiles comfortably.

Zoom!® System
Crowns and Bridges

Crowns & Bridges

If a large amount of tooth structure is lost due to decay, fracture, or accident, often there is not enough tooth remaining to hold a filling.

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Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain laminate veneers are probably the most esthetic means of rapidly creating a more pleasing and beautiful smile.

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Tooth-colored Fillings

Dark, mercury-containing amalgam fillings are truly a thing of the past. That type of filling is simply packed into a hole in the tooth.

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Dentures & Partials

When a patient presents with all or many of their teeth missing, we are still able to restore function, confidence, and natural smile aesthetics.

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Endodontics

There is a bundle of nerve and blood fibers inside a tooth critical to its health. Our gentle root canal care preserves natural teeth and relieves discomfort swiftly.

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Invisalign

Invisalign®

Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners to gently straighten your teeth discreetly without metal wires or brackets.

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Implant Supported Crowns & Bridges

Dental implants typically are used to replace missing teeth when we do not want to prepare and attach to existing teeth.

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Clinical Standards

Patient Safety and Sterilization

Hospital-Grade Protocols

Patient Safety and Sterilization is of utmost concern at Apex Dental Associates. Layers of infection control procedures are rigorously deployed to safeguard our patients. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use instruments and supplies are utilized. Needles, prophy polishing angles, and saliva ejectors are completely single use.

Flexible Options

Financial Information

Flexible Options

Financial Information & Insurance

Dental treatment is an excellent investment in an individual’s health and well-being. The power of a beautiful, healthy, confident smile can be life-changing both socially and in business. We believe financial considerations should not be an obstacle to obtaining quality dental care.

Being sensitive to the fact that different patients have different needs and insurance arrangements, we offer clear payment guidance, maximize your insurance benefits, and provide accessible financing plans tailored to your comfort.

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