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Pankey Philosophy

Pankey Philosophy 

L. D. Pankey’s Philosophy Starts to Unfold

Bill Davis 0 Comments Cross Of Dentistry, Dental IQ, Pankey Philosophy, Psychology

When L.D. Pankey returned to Coral Gables from the International Congress of Dentists in Paris, in 1931, knew he needed

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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 

A Mother’s Letter

Bill Davis 0 Comments influence, motivation, Pankey Philosophy, Restorative Dentistry

Dr. L.D. Pankey, Sr. (“L.D.”) was born on July 31, 1901. He received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from

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Pankey Philosophy 

Gratitude and Appreciation

Bill Davis 2 Comments Consultation, Gratitude, Pankey Philosophy, Restorative Dentistry

One day an elderly woman came into the office without an appointment. Mrs. Blanchard was a tall woman wearing a

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Pankey Philosophy 

Believe in Your Ideas. Believe in Yourself. 

Bill Davis 1 Comment Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Pankey Philosophy, Positive Emotion

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill When L.D. Pankey was developing

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Practice Management 

Dear New Associate

North Shetter DDS 2 Comments Pankey Philosophy, Practice Management, Quality Care, Team

A great doctor-patient relationship is the key to delivering quality care. The ideal model to help people move toward optimal

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Pankey Philosophy 

Staying in the Question – Part 3

Mary Osborne RDH 0 Comments Communication, Doctor-Patient Relationship, Pankey Philosophy, Patient Communication, Question, Understand

Ask One More Question One of the ways I have learned to Stay in the Question is to practice asking

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Pankey Philosophy Practice Management 

What Type of Patient Relationship Distinguishes a Health-Centered Dental Practice?

Paul Henny DDS 0 Comments dentistry, Doctor-Patient Relationship, Pankey Philosophy, Patient Communication

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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Pankey Philosophy 

Trusting Dental Patient Intuition

Lee Ann Brady DMD 0 Comments Communication, Doctor-Patient Relationship, leadership, Pankey Philosophy, Patient Communication

I had a great reminder recently while I was working with a patient that listening to patients’ intuitions and beliefs

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Communication Pankey Philosophy 

My Patient Ron

Paul Henny DDS 0 Comments Communication, Doctor-Patient Relationship, Pankey Philosophy, Patient Communication

We had another interesting week at the dental office when a patient (I’ll call Ron) came in. Ron has been

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Communication 

The Wonder of Relevant Examples – Part 2

Richard Green DDS MBA 1 Comment Communication, Doctor-Patient Relationship, leadership, Pankey Philosophy, Patient Communication, Team

One evening I was seated next to a new acquaintance at a dinner party. As we began the conversation, I

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