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• Tried and True Benefits From Crown Lengthening

Tried and True Benefits From Crown Lengthening

Date: November 14, 2024

Time: 8 – 9 pm ET

Speakers: James Kohner, DDS

Description:

Frustrated by a cusp fractured below the gingiva, or prepping too far sub-gingivally? This lecture will illustrate solutions to these every day dental problems.

In this program clinicians will find valuable information to not just solve those problems, but to also directly enhance their restorative results.

The session will cover all the basics to illustrate how Crown Lengthening surgery WILL improve one’s restorative results. Participants will come away with a clearer understanding of how a surgical intervention might help accomplish improved restorative results. The session is appropriate for office staff and very appropriate for Laboratory Technicians to attend in an effort towards team building.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how to get predictable impressions every time
2. Understand Biologic Width
3. Learn why crowns come loose and how to prevent it
4. Understand causes of red gum tissue around crown margins
5. Diagnose esthetic and functional crown lengthening including “Gummy Smile”
6. Communicate well with Periodontist and Laboratory Technician

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The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• The Intentional Hygiene Exam

The Intentional Hygiene Exam

Date: September 5, 2024

Time: 8 – 9 pm ET

Speakers: Michael Rogers DDS & David Gordon DDS

Description:

Is your hygiene program an interruption to your day?  Or is it a pillar that sustains your practice relationships?  A well-executed hygiene exam can significantly affect a patient’s perception, rapport, treatment acceptance, and ultimately health.   This crucial step can reduce some of the daily stress of practice and improve the overall experience for the patient, hygienist and yourself.  Six simple steps can shift what can be an interruption of your day to a concise and complete reward when planned.

Learning Objectives:

·       Skills to quickly focus and be present for the patient.

·      How to collaborate between the hygienist and the patient to improve communication and lead to better health.

·        How to implement a system of six simple steps for meaningful time in a hygiene exam from beginning to end.

Registration

The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• 2nd Molar Headaches – Managing Success & Mitigating Failures

2nd Molar Headaches – Managing Success & Mitigating Failures

Webinar Date: July 11, 2024

Time: 8 – 9 pm ET

Speaker: Dr. Michael Melkers

Description:

2nd molars frequently provide challenges and frustration in restorative care. During this webinar, Dr. Melkers will review the forces that threaten our success. He will review real-world tips and tricks that can help take the stress out of posterior restorative care and help keep your restorations and reputation intact!

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and understand the forces and scenarios that threaten our success in posterior restorative care
2. Understand how to manage and mitigate these challenges in daily practice
3. Learn techniques to overcome restorative space challenges

Registration

The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• Different Direct and Indirect Options to Restore Anterior Dentition

Different Direct and Indirect Options to Restore Anterior Dentition

Course Description

The evolution of restorative materials for direct and indirect options, together with adhesive techniques are meeting the requests of clinicians and patients, who ask less invasive therapies combined with highly esthetic results in anterior regions. The main goal of this webinar is to provide the clinician, indications in the anterior area, for direct or indirect adhesive restorative approaches (in which clinical context use composite, ceramic or zirconia) and the step by step protocols for direct and indirect (composite, ceramic and zirconia) restorations. The restorative steps will be addressed through step by step images and videos. Plus there will be cases shared through an analog and digital workflow.    

Learning Objectives  

• The indications and protocols to treat anterior direct adhesive composite restorations
• The indications and protocols to treat anterior indirect adhesive composite restorations
• The indications and protocols to treat indirect adhesive ceramic restorations
• The indications and protocols to treat indirect zirconia restorations

COURSE INFORMATION
Tuition: $99
Date: FRIDAY – Sep 13, 2024
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM EST
* Recorded session will be available after the course for review
Faculty: Dr. Riccardo Ammannato
Credits: 2 CEU’s

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The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• Clear Aligner Therapy: Enhance Restorative Outcomes & Patient Health

Clear Aligner Therapy: Enhance Restorative Outcomes & Patient Health

In this webinar, we will not be able to offer the usual 1 CEU credit for attendance. This is due to the topic of tonight’s session, which focuses on Invisalign. According to ADA guidelines, we are unable to offer CEU credits for product-specific education.

Course Description:

Review the digital workflow as part of the comprehensive exam and health screening during periodic exams. We will discuss the benefits of clear aligner therapy prior to restorative care.  Also the benefits of alignment to establish ideal functional occlusion.

Learning objectives:

– Digital workflow as part of a comprehensive exam

– Benefits of tooth alignment prior to restorative care

– Benefit of establishing a healthy occlusion

Registration

The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• Mastering Business Essentials

Mastering Business Essentials

The Blueprint for Running a Practice with Long-Term Growth

Dr. Pankey’s original philosophy encouraged dental professionals to be proficient in 3 specific areas: technical mastery, behavioral excellence and business savvy. This program focuses on the third area; your potential as a business entrepreneur and how to intentionally impact your future. Targeted for dentists along with other key team members, this 2 ½ day program is designed to help develop the strategies that are imperative to the health and profitability of your practice.

Learning Objectives

• Appreciate the importance of having a clearly written practice vision.
• Develop written operating systems in your office to support consistency & predictability.
• Explore key practice metrics and how they can be used as diagnostic & action tools toward effective practice performance.
• Understand your practice’s economic engine, existing financial reporting, & how to strategically influence profitability.
• Consider the impact of saving to ensure long-term financial freedom

Faculty:
Dr. Mark Kleive & Ms. Robyn Reis

Guest Presenter:
Dr. Gary DeWood

The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Pankey Institute designates this activity for 22 continuing education credits.

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The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• Pankey Webinar: Porcelain Veneers: Prep or No Prep?

Pankey Webinar: Porcelain Veneers: Prep or No Prep?

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Objectively, what makes a beautiful smile, beautiful? Subjectively, how much latitude do we get to bring each patient their unique look? Procedurally, what materials can we use when, where and why? Join us and get an insider’s scoop on the 7 core principles that make or break the beautiful smiles we strive to create. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn the 7 deadly sins that make or break your patient’s smile 
• Understand the wins and limitations to today’s top ceramics 
• Get a sneak preview into the direct, injectable composite smile makeover

Register Here

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The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• Mastering Treatment Planning

Mastering Treatment Planning

 MASTERING TREATMENT PLANNING

Course Description

In our discussions with participants in both the Essentials and Mastery level courses, we continue to hear the desire to help establish better systems for treatment planning and presentation. These conversations typically revolve around ‘where to start’ with a complex case. We both have participants we remain in contact with, both as friends and colleagues, who continue to require guidance on treatment planning these cases. The need remains for continued learning and guidance, hopefully through the development of a repeatable system, that can help participants gain confidence in applying the knowledge we know they have to planning and treating more complex dentistry. This course is different from the Case Acceptance Course, as our goal is to help develop systems around data collection, planning and sequencing, not so much patient engagement and co-discovery. We intend to build upon the foundation that the Essentials have established and provide a bridge for those seeking to fully implement their learning and eventually progress to Pankey Scholar. 

Learning Objectives

• Create confidence in “The Process” of treatment planning, sequencing, and case presentation.
• Develop and execute a system for treatment planning complex cases utilizing the concepts learned in the essentials.
• Understand how to appropriately sequence treatment utilizing the concepts learned in the essentials.
• Learn how to utilize case presentation and treatment planning to be their “Leader” in care and coordinate with specialists.
• Engage and Develop team members in the treatment process.

Registration

The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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• Pankey Webinar: The Dentist & Hygienist Partnership: The “Superstar Team” Waiting To Happen!

Pankey Webinar: The Dentist & Hygienist Partnership: The “Superstar Team” Waiting To Happen!

Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson & Ms. Lora Hooper  

Course Description

Have you considered the untapped potential of a dynamic Dentist & Hygienist professional partnership?  In a society where the average MD spends 10 minutes every 2 years with their patients, we develop strong,  trusting relationships with our patients. What if we became their advocates for better oral & overall health? We believe Medicine’s next superstar is the Dentist/Hygienist team.  In this webinar we will explore 5 proactive strategies that each team can implement to create healthier  patients and healthier practices. Don’t miss this enlightening and exciting discussion.  Make sure to attend as a team! 

Learning objectives

• Attendees will learn 5 proactive strategies to create a health centered dental practice.
• Attendees will gain an understanding of how to use the IDM Checklist
• Attendees will learn to consider their personal & team role in addressing the current U.S. health crisis

COURSE INFORMATION
Tuition: 0$
Date: THURSDAY – March 28, 2024
Time: 8 PM – 9 PM EST
Faculty: Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson and Ms. Lora Hooper
Credits: 1 CEU’s

The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Pankey Institute designates this activity for 41 continuing education credits

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The Pankey Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.