Our experienced, caring doctors include...

Dr. Steven D. Muckey is the founder of TLC Dental and the manager of its four dental practices in Florida.  He has been a licensed and practicing dentist since 1980, and since that time has developed and successfully run several dental practices and dental management companies throughout the state.  Dr. Muckey received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Georgetown University and his Bachelor of Science from UCLA.  He has been Clinical Research Evaluator for over 17 years, and is the only Florida licensed dentist certified as a Quality Assurance Auditor, assuring that the quality improvement and quality management protocols in all TLC Dental offices are the benchmark for all other practices in the state.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Atlantic Coast District Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Georgetown University Alumni Association of Ft. Lauderdale, and an interviewer for the Georgetown University Admissions Committee.  Previously, Dr. Muckey was a Clinical Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, and has lectured and made speaking appearances internationally. Dr. Muckey is also a member of the Credentialing Committee for one of the largest insurance companies in the state.
 

Dr. Howard Finnk received his Bachelor of Science from Wayne State University in 1968, and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Detroit/Mercy College of Dentistry in 1972.  He completed his postgraduate training to become certified in the placement of the Imtek Mini Dental Implant.  After 30 successful years in his private dental practice in suburban Detroit, he is now an associate dentist with the TLC Dental Centers of South Florida.  In addition, he is a Clinical Adjunct Professor at the Dental College of Nova Southeastern University.  He is an active member of several dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and the Atlantic Coast District Dental Society.  He is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Vedder Honors Society, is a past-president of Alpha-Omega, and he is an Expert in Dentistry for Allexperts.com and About.com.

Bio of Dr. Jennifer Sorroza-Taylor being updated.

“DOC” received his doctorate at the venerable University of Detroit Dental School in 1970.  Since then, for his patient’s benefit, he has maintained his edge with countless continuing education courses and study in virtually all endeavors of modern dentistry.  He is an active member of the Broward County Dental Association, Atlantic Coast Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.  Your advocate with decades of finely honed skills and knowledge, he welcomes his loyal patients of three decades and you the new TLC patients as well.  His methodical, careful, experienced approach to his patients’ dental needs and journeys makes for a gentle, pain free, personal, and forever meaningful relationship with Dr. Talchik and TLC Dental.

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 Judy E. Anoff serves as the Director of Operations for TLC’s parent company, Dental Practice Management, LLC. She has over 30 years of experience in the Dental field working as a chairside dental assistant, office manager, Assisting/Hygiene Instructor, Infection Control Coordinator at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Practice Management and Clinical Consultant. She consults and lectures nationally.  She is a past President of both Maryland Dental Assistants Association and Florida Dental Assistant’s Association and still serves on the local, state and national level. She recently finished serving a second term as DANB Chair and is still active on two Dental Assisting National Board Committees. She is also serves on the Continuing Education Advisory Committee for Broward Community College and The Advisory Committee for Concorde Career Institute.

Fran Stein- Fran Stein has been involved in the dental field for over 30 years. During this span of time, she also went to Nova Southeastern University to earn a masters degree in psychology and has her license as a psychotherapist. She spent several years in the field of psychology. She held the position of director of a mental health unit where she was responsible for managing over 30 staff. During this time, Fran received extensive training in management, team communication and motivational coaching. After several years, Fran decided to return to the dental field and trained as a dental consultant providing services to dentists nationwide. She has presented at many dental meetings on topics including systems management, team organization, customer service, communication and patient relations. Fran has her own dental practice management company focusing on the South Florida area. She has been part of the TLC Dental team since 2005, where she has utilized her unique combination of expertise in dental systems, management and psychotherapy.