Dr. Churney was born in Louisville, KY. He attended Tulane University and earned his undergrad degree from the University of Kentucky in 1979. He received his dental degree from the University of Louisville in 1983 and he received a specialty degree in periodontics at the University of Florida in 1987.Dr. Churney had a private practice in Louisville from 1983-1985 and has practiced dentistry in Clearwater since 1987.

Dr Churney has held offices in multiple Dental groups in the past.  He is a past trustee of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Florida dental Association.  He is also a Past President of the Florida Association of Periodontists, West Coast District Dental Association, Upper Pinellas County Dental Association. For leisure, he enjoys spending time with his wife Ericka, golfing, boating, traveling and going to the beach Involved with organized dentistry as a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association, Upper Pinellas Dental Association.