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Happiness

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There Are Multiple Paths to Happiness

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 0 Comments Dentist, dentistry, Growth, 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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Pankey Philosophy 

The Role of Gratitude in Dental Practice

Paul Henny DDS 3 Comments Gratitude, Happiness, Performance, Thank You, Thankful

According to a recent survey released by the John Templeton Foundation, people are less likely to feel or express gratitude

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Dentistry 

The Link Between Positive Psychology and Dentistry

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 4 Comments Happiness, philosophy, Positive Psychology, Psychology, Soft Skills, Wellness

Positive psychology and dentistry are closely linked, especially for professionals who own their own practices. Human beings are all too

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Pankey Philosophy 

Stoicism with a Big “S”

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 0 Comments Happiness, Justice, Kindness, Pankey Philosophy, Stoic

Dentistry can be emotionally taxing, and Stoicism helped me to get through some tough times. I am not referring to being a small “s” stoic. In truth, being a stoic

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Pankey Philosophy 

The Obstacle Is the Way

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 0 Comments continuing education, Diabetes, Happiness, Healthy, Productive, Strategy, Success, Work

Many years ago, when I was first trying to create a successful dental practice, I fell in love with the word “production.”

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Communication 

Your Patients Want to Know… You Love What You Do

Deborah Bush, MA 0 Comments Doctor-Patient Relationship, Happiness, Optimal Health, Optimism, Personal Values

Patients gravitate toward and stay loyal to dental practices in which the dentist and care team love what they do.   When you

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Pankey Philosophy 

Keepers of the Meaning

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 1 Comment Happiness, L.D.Pankey, Pete Dawson

In 2003, I was fortunate to dine with Pete Dawson and he spoke about his friendship with Dr. Morty Amsterdam and

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Pankey Philosophy 

Happiness Is a Warm Puppy

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 1 Comment Accomplishment, engagement, Happiness, Meaning, Positive Emotion

When dentists are asked to use their imaginations to create a vision of the future, they usually see themselves as

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Communication Practice Management 

The Quest for Meaning Part 2

Paul Henny DDS 1 Comment Happiness, Love, Meaning, Pankey Philosophy, Personal Meaning, Success

Viktor Frankl believed the key to the successful creation of a happy and successful life was to aim toward a

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