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Pankey Philosophy 

The Story of Dr. Daniel Hally-Smith Part 2—Tell Your Patients the Optimum Treatment, so They Can Decide Based on Knowledge

Bill Davis 0 Comments L.D.Pankey, Pankey Philosophy

When L.D. Pankey visited Dr. Hally-Smith in Paris, Hally-Smith was curious about how L.D. could afford to come to the

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Pankey Philosophy 

People Change But Not Very Much

Paul Henny DDS 5 Comments L.D.Pankey, Pankey Philosophy, Perception, Piaget, Psychology

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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Pankey Philosophy 

Finding Your Philosophy

North Shetter DDS 0 Comments Blog, Fee For Service, Journal, Key Goals, L.D.Pankey, philosophy, Success, Work Life Balance

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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Pankey Philosophy 

I Am, Therefore I Think

Paul Henny DDS 1 Comment Coordination, Harmony, L.D.Pankey, philosophy, Think, Understanding

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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Pankey Philosophy 

Head, Hands, Heart

Paul Henny DDS 0 Comments Doctor-Patient Relationship, Know Your Patient, L.D.Pankey, Patient Care, Patient-Centered, Personalized Care

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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Pankey Philosophy 

The “First” Principle

Paul Henny DDS 1 Comment L.D.Pankey, leadership, Purpose, Quid Pro Quo

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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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 

The Humor of the Master

Clayton Davis, DMD 1 Comment Dental Humor, L.D.Pankey, Pankey Philosophy

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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Pankey Philosophy 

It’s the Philosophy: Part 1

Barry F. Polansky, DMD 2 Comments L.D.Pankey, Pankey Cross, Pankey Philosophy, Philosopher, philosophy, Psychology, The Pankey Institute

Fifteen years after graduating from dental school I was searching for answers. I barely knew what questions to ask because

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Communication Practice Management 

The Value of a Written a Philosophy Statement

Paul Henny DDS 0 Comments Communication, L.D.Pankey, pankey, Pankey Philosophy, philosophy, Practice Management

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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Continuing Education 

Celebrate The Pankey Institute’s 50th Anniversary With Us

Pankey Gram 0 Comments L.D.Pankey, pankey

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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