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philosophy

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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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 

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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Communication Practice Management 

On Leading Others Effectively

Allison Watts DDS 1 Comment Communication, Know Yourself, leadership, philosophy

Once you want to be a leader and you know yourself well enough, you’re ready to move on to helping

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Communication Continuing Education Practice Management 

Starting a Dental Practice From Scratch: Part 2

Jason Hui DDS 0 Comments philosophy, Practice Model, Practice Style

After building my dental practice from scratch, my work life began to get more and more intense. I knew I

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Continuing Education Practice Management 

Starting a Dental Practice From Scratch: Part 1

Jason Hui DDS 1 Comment Insurance, philosophy, Practice Style

Five years ago, I started a dental practice from scratch. Brand new building, brand new equipment, zero patients, and zero

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Dentistry Restorative 

Know Your Work: Complex Clinical Skills

Edwin "Mac" McDonald DDS 0 Comments leadership, philosophy

Clinical competence is a requirement of a successful practice. If people are going to seek you out rather than just

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Dentistry Practice Management 

Treatment Planning Your Dental PracticeTransition

Mike Crete DDS 0 Comments philosophy, transition

What does it mean to treatment plan your transition? It’s all about thinking strategically when it comes to the future of

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Continuing Education Dentistry Practice Management 

4 Cornerstones of Successful Dentistry: Team & Growth

Mary Osborne RDH 0 Comments philosophy, Team

There are four cornerstones of dentistry that determine a balance essential for true success. In Part 1 of this series, I

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