Barry F. Polansky, DMD, Author at PankeyGram

The Link Between Positive Psychology and Dentistry

February 21, 2020 Barry F. Polansky, DMD 4 Comments Happiness, philosophy, Positive Psychology, Psychology, Soft Skills, Wellness

Positive psychology and dentistry are closely linked, especially for professionals who own their own practices. Human beings are all too

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Stoicism with a Big “S”

January 20, 2020 Barry F. Polansky, DMD 0 Comments Happiness, Justice, Kindness, Pankey Philosophy, Stoic

Dentistry can be emotionally taxing, and Stoicism helped me to get through some tough times. I am not referring to being a small “s” stoic. In truth, being a stoic

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The Obstacle Is the Way

December 4, 2019 Barry F. Polansky, DMD 0 Comments continuing education, Diabetes, Happiness, Healthy, Productive, Strategy, Success, Work

Many years ago, when I was first trying to create a successful dental practice, I fell in love with the word “production.”

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Keepers of the Meaning

November 8, 2019 Barry F. Polansky, DMD 1 Comment Happiness, L.D.Pankey, Pete Dawson

In 2003, I was fortunate to dine with Pete Dawson and he spoke about his friendship with Dr. Morty Amsterdam and

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It’s the Philosophy: Part 1

October 2, 2019 Barry F. Polansky, DMD 2 Comments L.D.Pankey, Pankey Cross, Pankey Philosophy, Philosopher, philosophy, Psychology, The Pankey Institute

Fifteen years after graduating from dental school I was searching for answers. I barely knew what questions to ask because

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Happiness Is a Warm Puppy

August 30, 2019 Barry F. Polansky, DMD 1 Comment Accomplishment, engagement, Happiness, Meaning, Positive Emotion

When dentists are asked to use their imaginations to create a vision of the future, they usually see themselves as