Dr. Patrick Carney

Dr. Carney grew up in New Hampton, Iowa. Upon high school graduation, he attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a degree in general science / chemistry. He then went on to attend the University of Iowa Dental College and graduated in 1977. After graduating from the Dental College, Dr. Carney served his country in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Scott A.F. Base, which is the Military Air Lift Command headquarters base and the regional Medical Center. Dr. Carney was assigned to the restorative dentistry department and trained under a Board Certified Specialist in all fields of dentistry.

Dr. Carney established his Clear Lake practice in 1981 specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry. He is passionate about creating beautiful and healthy smiles for his patients. Over the years, he has traveled the country and spent many hours in seminars, study clubs, and other continuing education classes to stay current with all the newest techniques and technology.

Dr. Carney's wife, Kathy, is a Registered Nurse; she specializes in Diabetes Education at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa. They have three grown children, Megan, Nathan, and Chris.

Dr. Carney is a member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, the Noon Lions, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Outside of the office and his family, Dr. Carney enjoys hunting, golfing, boating, jogging, and lifting weights.

Dr. Jacob Sorensen

Dr. Sorensen grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 2001. Upon high school graduation, he attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. He then attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, graduating in June of 2009. While in Dental School, Dr. Sorensen gained extensive pediatric dentistry experience while in rotation at Saint Luke's Dental Health Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Sorensen was also a recipient of the Dr. D.J. Ock and Joanie Peterson Scholarship, awarded to students for showing compassion towards patients. Throughout Dental School, Dr. Sorensen was involved in "Give Kids a Smile Day", The Christian Dental Association, and was a member of the American Student Dental Association. He is currently a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Sorensen and his wife, Nichole, also a Clear Lake native, and their son, Jude, enjoy spending time with family and friends and their golden retriever, Annie. They are both avide Iowa Iowa Hawkeye and Clear Lake Lions fans. and enjoy attending sporting events to support the teams. Prior to moving to Clear Lake in June, 2009, they were both highly active in their local church and youth group, where Nichole was the Director of Youth Ministries. They are looking forward to becoming involved in the community pf Clear Lake and building lasting relationships with the people of Clear Lake and the surrounding communities.