People Change But Not Very Much
L.D. Pankey famously said, “People change but not very much,” and hearing this for the very first time represented an
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Finding Your Philosophy
After about ten years in practice, I had “one of those days” when I sat down at the end of the day and
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I Am, Therefore I Think
Cogito, ergo sum is a philosophical proposition developed by René Descartes translated as “I think, therefore I am.” The proposition went
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Head, Hands, Heart
L.D. Pankey, when talking about the assimilation of knowledge would say, “First you get it in your hands, then your
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The “First” Principle
I was recently rereading one of Avrom King’s essays and stumbled upon the deeply profound statement: “Fear and love cannot coexist;
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Keepers of the Meaning
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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The Humor of the Master
It has been a life-long observation of mine that leaders who are well-loved, who people are drawn to, who friends
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It’s the Philosophy: Part 1
Fifteen years after graduating from dental school I was searching for answers. I barely knew what questions to ask because
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The Value of a Written a Philosophy Statement
When asked about The Pankey Philosophy, L.D. Pankey famously responded, “What do you mean when you ask me about The
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Celebrate The Pankey Institute’s 50th Anniversary With Us
The Pankey Institute’s 50th Anniversary celebrates the thousands of dentists who have learned and advanced their practice of dentistry through
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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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