Dr. Rick Beck is proud to be a Northwest Indiana family dentist. He began his undergraduate education at Indiana University where he majored in biology. Upon early acceptance, he then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and in 1994 graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Dr. Beck has been giving his patients something to smile about ever since.

He feels very fortunate to have found a profession he truly enjoys and that allows him to help his patients achieve a healthy, happy smile. Working as a Northwest Indiana family dentist in Merrillville is a bonus because this region is where he was born and raised. And now, it’s where he’s raising his family. Dr. Beck lives in Valparaiso with his wife, Liesl, and their three children, Ryan, Stephanie and Meghan.

When he’s not tending to patients, he enjoys coaching youth sports, especially volleyball, playing golf and spending time with his family.

Dr. Beck is a member of:

• Indiana Dental Association
• Northwest Indiana Dental Society
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• CEREC Study Club

Dr. Isabel Bravo is proud to join Beck Dental Center. Dr. Bravo comes to us from Valparaiso, IN, where she was born and raised. She received her bachelor of science degree from Indiana University in 2020 and then went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry in May of 2024.

Sharing Beck Dental Center’s strong belief in continual education, Dr. Bravo provides the most appropriate and highest quality care for her patients. She looks forward to bringing her passion for dentistry along with her energetic spirit to the office. Dr. Bravo is also excited to work alongside her uncle and mentor Dr. Richard Beck.

When she isn’t in the dental office, Dr. Bravo enjoys spending time with her family, her fiancé Chad, walking her dog Indy, working out, and spending time outdoors.