Meet your dentist
Marc Gonzalez, DDS
Meet the owner and founder of Embark Dental, whose own childhood dental experiences inspired a career centered on relieving pain and helping patients feel at ease.
In and beyond the practice
Get to know Dr. Marc.
Dr. Marc was featured on WLOS, ABC 13, for his personalized and community-focused approach to dental care.
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Meet Marc Gonzalez, DDS
Dr. Marc Gonzalez is the owner and founder of Embark Dental. He developed a passion for dentistry after a childhood experience with a compassionate pediatric dentist. His childhood dental challenges inspired him to pursue a career focused on relieving patient pain and restoring smiles.
Dr. Gonzalez is a North Carolina native who was raised in Charlotte. He earned a BA in Chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill and a DDS from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. He provided care at a free urgent-care clinic and volunteered for international dental missions in Mexico and Moldova. Now, as an established dentist in Asheville, he is committed to giving back to the community and helping patients feel at ease under his care.
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Advanced Training And Professional Involvement
Dr. Marc specializes in a variety of dental procedures and has completed more than 900 hours of continuing education. He will receive his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in July 2026, an achievement obtained by only 6% of general dentists. He also obtained his IV Sedation Permit from the North Carolina Dental Board.
He is currently completing the curriculums at Spear and Kois. He has trained for Invisalign through Molis Coaching and is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Buncombe County Dental Society.
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Beyond The Office
Outside the office, Dr. Marc loves to attend Summit CrossFit, watch anime, and give back to his local Asheville community. Each year, Dr. Gonzalez has donated to the Asheville Humane Society and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. He also holds an active membership with the Asheville Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Marc also loves to travel. He spends many weekends attending dental conferences and continuing education courses to keep perfecting his craft. When he has time, Dr. Marc enjoys traveling internationally with his significant other, Dr. Vivian. In recent years, they have visited Costa Rica and Indonesia. They intend to travel to Thailand soon!
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