Blurring the Line Between Work and Play
When we love what we do, we do it better. This is a popular lesson in literature and in life. Tom
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Dentistry
Why Calibrating Perio Probing Matters
Amidst all the details that must be managed day in and day out at a dental practice, I’d like to
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Leadership Outside the Practice
How we demonstrate leadership outside the practice inevitably impacts how we lead once we return. That’s why it’s beneficial to
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Live and Practice With Intention
The Pankey Institute has positively changed how I practice dentistry. My work–life ‘flow’ would not be what it is today
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Getting to Know Dr. LD Pankey
Dr. LD Pankey was born and reared in Southern Illinois over five miles of countryside. His father had a grocery
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A Partnership Charter: Part 2
When a dental partnership fails, it’s natural to want to keep the truth quiet. The dissolution of relationships, especially business
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Individualizing the Hygiene Exam
The hygiene exam can be a dreaded topic in the dental practice, especially if you’ve been dodging the issue for
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Dental School Stories: Dr. Blazek
In fifth grade, I knew I wanted to be in dentistry. Unfortunately, I thought that meant either being a receptionist,
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Know Your Work: Complex Clinical Skills
Clinical competence is a requirement of a successful practice. If people are going to seek you out rather than just
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Treatment Planning Your Dental PracticeTransition
What does it mean to treatment plan your transition? It’s all about thinking strategically when it comes to the future of
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4 Cornerstones of Successful Dentistry: Team & Growth
There are four cornerstones of dentistry that determine a balance essential for true success. In Part 1 of this series, I
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