Dr. Pat Minnick grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Waukee High School in 2012. He completed his undergraduate degree in Human Physiology graduating in 2016, and then graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2020. He joined the United States Army as an active duty dentist, where he completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Then he was stationed for four years at Ft. Stewart, Georgia where he provided dental care for soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division.

Dr. Minnick lives in Clive with his wife Allie and two daughters, Mia and Marlee. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family & friends, golfing and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes! He is excited to get the opportunity to serve the community where he grew up, and is dedicated to enhancing his patients' oral health while helping them achieve functional, beautiful smiles.