Shared standards make for strong partnerships. Together, our Schertz dentists offer something increasingly rare: continuity across generations and the expertise to care for remarkably complex needs in a familiar setting. One helped establish the standard that local families have trusted since 1982; the other is carrying it forward with an ever-expanding depth of clinical skill. Get to know the doctors behind the care at Eck Dental Partners.
Ranked among the top of his class and chosen for the prestigious Air Force Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, Dr. Nathan Eck brings a caliber of training rarely found outside of specialty practices. His advanced experience includes dental implants, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Committed to continuous growth, Dr. Eck trains with leading experts across the country and globe and has also taught fellow dentists locally. Patients trust him for everything from routine care to complex full-mouth rehabilitation because of his precision, attention to detail, and ability to provide comprehensive care in one location.
During his assignment at Randolph Air Force Base, Dr. Eck and his wife fell in love with Schertz, TX, and made it their permanent home. Now with nine children, the Eck family is deeply connected to the community—bringing both excellence and genuine care to every patient experience.
Founder of the practice, Dr. Mark Penshorn has provided trusted care in Schertz since 1982. He built the practice on a philosophy of listening carefully to patients, taking the time to understand their overall health, and tailoring treatment at a pace that feels right.
As he continues to serve patients alongside Dr. Eck, Dr. Penshorn brings continuity, experience, and the same patient-first approach that shaped the practice for more than 40 years.
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Training rarely found outside of specialty practices is brought directly to Schertz, so exceptional care never means driving across town or coordinating appointments between multiple specialists.
Dentistry is always evolving, and so are we. Through Dr. Eck’s ongoing education alongside many of the nation's leading clinicians, advancements are intentionally brought back to benefit patients here at home.
Since Dr. Penshorn founded the practice in 1982, generations of families have trusted their smiles here. His decades of care, paired with Dr. Eck's advanced training, bring together lasting relationships and modern clinical excellence.
