Dr. Monica Ginart is a board-certified orthodontist and the founder of Maryville Family Orthodontics in Maryville, TN. A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a published researcher, she has helped more than 1,000 patients of all ages create healthier, more confident smiles with braces and Spark Clear Aligners.
Choosing an orthodontist is a personal decision, and families across Maryville and Blount County trust that decision to Dr. Monica Ginart. Warm and family-focused, Dr. Monica pairs advanced training from some of the country’s most respected institutions with a genuine love of getting to know her patients. A South Florida native, she is proud to care for East Tennessee in both English and Spanish. Whether your child needs an early checkup, your teen is ready for braces, or you have been thinking about straightening your own smile, she offers the expertise of a board-certified specialist with the friendly, unhurried attention of a neighbor.
About Dr. Monica Ginart
Dr. Monica completed her two-year orthodontics residency at the University of Iowa after graduating as a dentist from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Both institutions gave her not only rich academic and clinical training but also a community of peers and mentors she still thinks about today. At Maryville Family Orthodontics, she works to recreate that same culture of warmth and camaraderie for every family who walks through the door.
Away from the office, Dr. Monica is married to her college sweetheart, Chris, and together they are raising three children: Ivan, Virginia, and Daniel. They love cooking, reading, watching movies, and spending time outdoors, and they are members of the Sacred Heart Cathedral parish in Knoxville. She is always happy to trade a good book recommendation with a patient in the chair.
Education and Training
| Degree | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Cornell University |
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | Harvard School of Dental Medicine |
| Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics | University of Iowa College of Dentistry |
After earning her dental degree at Harvard, Dr. Monica chose to specialize, completing a full-time, multi-year orthodontic residency at the University of Iowa. That training is what separates an orthodontist from a general dentist: years of focused study in how teeth, jaws, and facial growth work together. It is also where her commitment to evidence-based care took root, an approach she brings to every treatment plan in Maryville.
Board Certification and Published Research
Dr. Monica is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Board certification is voluntary. It goes beyond the license required to practice and asks an orthodontist to demonstrate, through a rigorous examination of real treated cases, a higher standard of clinical excellence, and it is renewed over time. When you choose a board-certified orthodontist, you are choosing a doctor who has chosen to be held to that standard.
Dr. Monica is also a published researcher, which is uncommon among community orthodontists. She has co-authored peer-reviewed studies in the journal Homo (2020) and the Journal of Dental Education (2017), work that reflects a career-long curiosity about the science behind healthy smiles.
Her professional memberships include:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Second District Dental Society
A Commitment to Comfortable, Modern Care
Dr. Monica believes great orthodontics should feel personal and stress-free. Treatment begins with a comfortable digital scan using Dexis 3D technology, so there are no messy molds, and continues with the options that fit your life best, from clear and metal braces to LightForce custom braces and Spark Clear Aligners. New patients are always welcome for a free consultation, in person or virtually, so you can get answers before you commit to anything. It is the kind of care that has made us a trusted choice in Blount County, delivered by a team that treats you like family, and it is a big part of why families choose us.
Schedule a Visit With Dr. Ginart
We would love to meet you and your family. Call Maryville Family Orthodontics at (865) 724-0505 or request your free consultation online. Our office is at 2014 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801, open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., proudly serving Maryville, Alcoa, and Blount County. Se habla español.