Dr. Lauren Ohlenforst Carney, D.D.S., M.S.

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1417236068

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Contact Information

Address

5925 FOREST LN
SUITE 400
Dallas, TX 75230

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(1243 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Lauren Carney is a board-certified orthodontist in Dallas with 15 years of experience straightening smiles for children, teens, and adults. She completed her specialized orthodontic training at Baylor College of Dentistry and is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics—a distinction showing her expertise and commitment to the highest standards. Dr. Carney has been named a Super Dentist and selected for D Magazine's Best Orthodontists list for seven years in a row, and families love her so much she earned the DFW Child Mom-Approved Choice award. She offers a full range of treatment options, including traditional braces, clear braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligners, and she's especially skilled at correcting underbites and caring for patients with special needs. Dr. Carney treats every patient like family and works hard to keep her schedule on time because she knows your time matters.

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Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Dentistry, D.D.S.
  • Baylor College Of Dentistry Texas A&m University Health Science CenterMedical School, 2009
  • University Of Notre Dame, Bachelor Of ScienceUndergraduate School, 2005
  • Baylor College of Dentistry, Orthodontic Residency (3 years), M.S. in Oral Biology and Certificate in Orthodontics
  • Baylor College Of Dentistry Texas A&m University Health Science CenterResidency Hospital, 2012
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A. in Anthropology

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) - Board Certified
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 08/15/2011

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Areas of Focus

orthodontics for childrenorthodontics for adolescentsorthodontics for adultsspecial needs patientsunderbite correction

Technology & Equipment

  • traditional braces
  • clear braces
  • ceramic braces
  • clear aligners
  • Invisalign
  • retainers

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Texas Association of Orthodontists
  • Dallas County Dental Society
  • Irving Dental Study Club

Awards & Recognition

  • D Magazine Best Orthodontists (7 years running)
  • DFW Child Mom-Approved Choice
  • Super Dentists
  • Award-winning research published in the American Journal of Orthodontics

Beyond the Office

Parishioner of St. Monica Catholic Church

Worked at pediatric dental office during college summers

Family connection: father is Dr. Pat Ohlenforst with 40+ years of orthodontic experience

Born and raised in Irving, Texas

Attended Ursuline Academy of Dallas and played Varsity Soccer, helped team win several of now 20+ State Championships

Attended University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!)

Met her husband Kevin in high school; he was a patient of her father's orthodontic office

Started dating Kevin when both were sophomores at University of Notre Dame

Husband Kevin has his own Information Security company, Mosaic InfoSec

Has three children

Lives in the Sparkman neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Sister is a child psychologist

Father is an orthodontist with 40+ years of experience

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