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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dentistry
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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Setting The Stage at Every Dental Visit
I have spent the last 27 years developing my abilities to restore patients to the dental health they desire. One
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Functional Risk Part 3 – Occlusal Therapy
Why Occlusal Appliance Therapy Is My First Step Prior to Ortho, Equilibration, or Restorative Occlusal changes on an appliance are
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What Type of Patient Relationship Distinguishes a Health-Centered Dental Practice?
I think all dentists would agree that mutually beneficial and enjoyable relationships with patients are key to a dental practice’s
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The Wonder of Relevant Examples – Part 1
Doctor L.D. Pankey would often say to me, “Communicate with others by making your examples relevant to the other person’s
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The Examination Is Sacred Time
Here I share abridged excerpts from my newest book The Porch: A Dental Fable to illustrate why the new patient
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Staying in the Question – Part 2
Staying in the question — staying curious about what more you can learn about each dental patient and the intention
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There Are Multiple Paths to Happiness
Seventeen is young to decide what you want to do with the rest of your life. Deciding you want to
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An Abridged Biography of L.D. Pankey
In 1999, I participated in the writing of a 500-word bio of Dr. Lindsey Dewey Pankey, Sr. for his posthumous
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How Long Does a Crown Last?
How long does a dental crown last? The answer is, “It depends.” In this blog, I will review how I
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