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Author: Bill Davis

Pankey Philosophy 

Why The Pankey Institute Was Created

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In the 1960s, L.D. became so busy traveling to present three-day courses that traveling started negatively affecting his private practice.

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Pankey Philosophy 

The Story of How L.D. Pankey Began Teaching 

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The Pankey Philosophy evolved slowly as L.D. built his practice and solidified in his mind which elements of his philosophy

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Pankey Philosophy 

L. D. Pankey’s Philosophy Starts to Unfold

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When L.D. Pankey returned to Coral Gables from the International Congress of Dentists in Paris, in 1931, knew he needed

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Pankey Philosophy 

Another L. D. Pankey Story: Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder

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While L. D. Pankey was practicing in Coral Gables, he continued to follow his personal commitment “to never taking out

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Pankey Philosophy 

The Story of Dr. Daniel Hally-Smith Part 2—Tell Your Patients the Optimum Treatment, so They Can Decide Based on Knowledge

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When L.D. Pankey visited Dr. Hally-Smith in Paris, Hally-Smith was curious about how L.D. could afford to come to the

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The Story of Dr. Daniel Hally-Smith Part 1 — On the Wings of Generosity 

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This is part of a two-part story about L. D. Pankey’s trip to the International Dental Congress in Paris in

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Pankey Philosophy 

A Mother’s Letter

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Dr. L.D. Pankey, Sr. (“L.D.”) was born on July 31, 1901. He received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from

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Pankey Philosophy 

Gratitude and Appreciation

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One day an elderly woman came into the office without an appointment. Mrs. Blanchard was a tall woman wearing a

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Pankey Philosophy 

Believe in Your Ideas. Believe in Yourself. 

Bill Davis 1 Comment Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Pankey Philosophy, Positive Emotion

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill When L.D. Pankey was developing

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Dentistry Practice Management 

Work Life Philosophy: Play Part 2

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This blog is a continuation of an excerpt from Dr. Bill Davis’ upcoming Pankey Insider article. Here, Dr. Davis explores the concept

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Practice Management 

Work Life Philosophy: Play

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In this blog excerpted from an upcoming Pankey Insider article, Dr. Bill Davis explores the contributions of Richard C. Cabot to

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