Developing a Shared Path of Learning
The phrase, “You can do this!” when offered by a trusted friend at the ideal time can help us put
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Dentistry
Conscious Change Drives Results
Our behavior directly influences the results we see in our life and career. In the dental practice, recognizing the need
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Thoughts on Becoming Perfect: Part 2
Dental failure and being ‘perfect’ in patient care is a key stressor for dentists. In her first blog on this
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Thoughts on Becoming Perfect: Part 1
Failure is a hard thing to accept in dentistry. This is especially true because what constitutes ‘failure’ can mean different
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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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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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