The Never-Ending Patient Interview
In the year 1958, Dr. L. D. Pankey asked one of his most devout students to join him and teach
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Pankey Philosophy
Their Ideal Day
I’m sure there are many aspects of your work that are really fulfilling, and I’m sure there are aspects of
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Trust – A Cornerstone in Your Practice
In a world driven by media hype and often false narratives, how can we convey, and deliver, that we are
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True Listening in the Pre-Exam Interview
An essential technique in effective listening with new patients involves an interviewing discipline known as “bracketing.” Psychiatrist and author M.
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A Pankey Philosophy Overview
Philosophy has to do with the relationship between belief and action. In the end philosophy is what gives meaning and
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Learning the Essentials
In his recent book Subtract–The Untapped Science of Less, University of Virginia professor of design Dr. Leidy Klotz points out
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Why The Pankey Institute Was Created
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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The Story of How L.D. Pankey Began Teaching
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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L. D. Pankey’s Philosophy Starts to Unfold
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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Another L. D. Pankey Story: Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder
While L. D. Pankey was practicing in Coral Gables, he continued to follow his personal commitment “to never taking out
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Professionalism
One definition of professionalism became the foundation of Dr. L. D. Pankey’s life and a thesis of his teachings. He
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