PANKEY PERSPECTIVES

November 6, 2024

Precise Prepping for Veneers

Charlie Ward, DDS

By Charlie Ward, DDS, You've done your digital planning, printed your models, and created a...

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Practice Management
Communication
Pankey Philosophy

Double Loop Learning in Dental Practice Part 3: Understanding Our Patients

November 20, 2024 Paul Henny DDS

By Paul A. Henny, DDS As presented in Part 1 and 2 of this series, integrating double-loop learning into dental practice, as proposed by dentist Bob Barkley, psychologist Carl Rogers,...

Dentistry
Materials
Dental Technology

Ergonomic Loupes: A Game-Changer for Dental Longevity

November 18, 2024 Lee Ann Brady DMD

By Lee Ann Brady, DMD As a dentist, I've always been dedicated to providing the best possible care for my patients. But over the years, I realized that I needed...

Esthetics
Restorative
Occlusion

Resin-Bonded Bridges Part 1: The Restorative Option You Didn’t Know You Needed

November 13, 2024 Lee Ann Brady

By Lee Ann Brady, DMD Balancing Benefits and Risks in Restorative Dentistry As restorative dentists, our commitment to providing high-quality, lasting care is unwavering. Ideally, we’d offer our patients restorative...

Communication
Dentistry
Community

Crafting Presentations for Other Dentists

November 11, 2024 Gary DeWood, DDS

By Gary M. DeWood, DDS, MS Whether you're presenting research findings at a conference or sharing case studies with colleagues, your job is to craft and practice a presentation that...

Continuing Education
Practice Management
Communication

Double-Loop Learning in Dental Practice Part 2: The Learning Ladder

November 9, 2024 Paul Henny DDS

By Paul Henny, DDS Bob Barkley’s “learning ladder” concept, akin to Peter Senge’s “ladder of inference,” emphasizes understanding where individuals stand regarding their knowledge, beliefs, and motivations. When patients or...

Restorative
Treatment Planning
Dental Technology