Juan Pablo Porte, DDS, MSD

Dr. Juan Pablo Porte is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a subspecialty in custom jaw surgery. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Porte earned his dental degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Dr. Juan Pablo Porte is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Houston, Texas, specializing in custom jaw surgery and comprehensive facial procedures. He offers expert care in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea management, jaw surgery, and oral pathology.

Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Porte earned his dental degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey and completed two intensive internships in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was then accepted into the residency program at the University of Puerto Rico, where he trained extensively in orthognathic surgery and facial trauma, earning a Master’s degree in Dental Sciences.

Dr. Porte further honed his expertise through a one-year fellowship with Dr. Alfi, learning the AOS method. After completing his fellowship, he joined the Houston team, offering a full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery services.

Committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Porte focuses on understanding each patient’s unique needs. He ensures comfort and confidence throughout treatment, combining advanced surgical skills with a compassionate and approachable approach.

After living in San Juan, Puerto Rico for nearly five years, Dr. Porte became accustomed to the tropical weather and enjoys relaxing by the pool (when the Houston weather allows it). He also loves cooking with his wife, doing street photography, discovering new places around Texas, and watching soccer matches.

Education and Training

Fellowship

Orthognathic Surgery, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Residency

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Internship

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ISSSTE Hospital, Monterrey, NL, Mexico

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Tecnologico De Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L., México

Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD)

University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Certifications

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (TSOMS)

American Dental Association (ADA)

Texas Dental Association (TDA)

Greater Houston Dental Society

Hospital/Academic Affiliations

Clinical Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Houston, TX

Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Baylor St. Luke's Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

HCA Houston, Houston, TX

Publications

Orthognathic Surgery in a 17-year-old Male with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Institution: Baylor College of Medicine & Alfi Oral, Dental Implant&Facial Surgery.
Authors: Srinithya R. Gillipelli, BA; Sarah A. Layon, BS; Matthew J. Parham, MS;
Juan-Pablo Porte, DDS; Kavitha Ranganathan, MD; David M. Alfi, MD, DDS.
Accepted to European Plastic Surgery Research Council Meeting (Brno, Czech
Republic) on August 22-24, 2024.
Yamamoto-Valenzuela, K., Sifuentes-Cervantes, J. S., Porte-Camelo, J. P., Castro-
Núñez, J., & Guerrero, L. M. M. (2022). Clinical success in Coronectomy: A 10 -year systematic review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 80(9). doi:10.1016/
j.joms.2022.07.097
Wiscovitch, A., Sifuentes-Cervantes, J. S., Porte, JP, Castro-Núñez, J., Bustillo, J.,
Moreno-Rodríguez, P., & Guerrero, L. M. (2021). Potential Role of Active
Decompression and Distraction Sugosteogenesis for the Management of
Ameloblastomas: Report of Two Cases and Review of the literature. Oral Surgery, Oral
Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2021.09.014
Porte, JP, Guerrero, L. M., Rivera, B., Wiscovitch, A., & Castro-Núñez, J. (2021).
Odontogenic Keratocyst: A Clinical Entity With Favorable Response to Active
Decompression and Distraction Sugosteogenesis. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma &
Reconstruction, doi:10.1177/19433875211035237
Castro-Núñez, J., Wiscovitch, A. G., Porte, JP, Wiscovitch, J., Rivera, B., & Guerrero,
L. M. (2021). Does active decompression of odontogenic keratocyst change the
histologic diagnosis? Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. doi:10.1007/s10006-021-00994-4
Guerrero LM, Guzman-Freire J, Sifuentes-Cervantes S, Porte-Camelo JP, Wiscovitch
A, Castro-Núñez J. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the
University of Puerto Rico: A Historical Perspective. J Hist Dent 68: 87-92, 2020
Palencia, A., Porte, JP, Martinez, JA,. Guerra, DA., Effectiveness of the use of the
Bichat’s fat pad for the reconstruction of defects in the palate. A Case Report. Mexican
Dental Association Magazine. 2017.