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Meet the Speakers
 Michael C. Fling, D.D.S. Michael C. Fling, D.D.S. began his career in dentistry in 1976 as a laboratory technician. Graduating from Oklahoma University College of Dentistry in 1984, he received the “Young Dentist of the Year Award” in 1988 from the Oklahoma Dental Association. Maintaining a private practice with an emphasis on aesthetic and restorative dentistry, he has served as Course Director and as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at the O.U. College of Dentistry. He is the founder and President of “Fling Seminars”, providing advanced dental education to dental teams and technicians throughout the country. He was named by Dentistry Today as one of the “Top Clinicians in Continuing Education” for the last two years. Currently he serves as a guest lecturer at O.U. College of Dentistry in the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and as an Associate Faculty at the L.D. Pankey Institute. Dr. Fling is also on staff with the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program at the O.U. College of Dentistry. He is part of a select handful that has completed the process to earn the distinction as a “Pankey Scholar”. As a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and the American College of Dentists, he has lectured internationally to dental and laboratory associations and to various study groups on fundamental principles of aesthetic and restorative dentistry, philosophical and managerial concepts, and achieving technical excellence. His email address is drmichaelfling@aol.com. or you may visit his website at www.flingseminars.com. |
 Kirk Behrendt has been involved in public speaking, practice coaching, dental marketing and leadership facilitation for fifteen years. As the founder of ACT, his vision is driven by the commitment to provide highly personalized care to the dental profession. By creating a small and talented team of experts, Kirk and his team continue to positively impact the practice of dentistry one practice at a time. The Pankey Institute and Dr. Peter Dawson's treatment philosophies influenced Kirk early in his career. Since then, his mission has been to provide the most ethical and value driven service known to the dental practice development profession. His personal mission is "to use up every ounce of my potential." Kirk lectures throughout the United States to help individuals take control of their own lives. Kirk has completed 4 Ironman Triathlons, loves golf, basketball, stand-up comedy, and most of all, spending time with his wife, Sarah, and daughters, Kinzie, Lily, and Zoe. His e-mail address isflingseminars@drmichaelfling.com .
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 Troy Jones Troy Jones is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner and President of one of Oklahoma’s oldest and largest independent financial planning firms, Access Financial Resources, Inc. He teaches financial planning sessions at the University of Oklahoma College of Family Medicine and College of Dentistry. Troy has shared his unique approach, from Boston to Sydney, Australia through his “Integral Ethics” and “The 5 Questions” programs. A former national Financial Planning Association board member and active in expanding learning in the profession 2008 marks his 26th year in practice. www.AFRadvice.com |
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