Pankey Institute : Questions asked about our institute's dental education programs

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3.1 Why should I go to The Pankey Institute?
3.2 Will I receive personal attention and support?
3.3 When I start, am I committing to the entire Continuum? How long will it take?
3.4 How big is each class?
3.5 Do you offer CERP credits?
3.6 What is taught at each level?
3.7 I've taken other courses and feel I know the concepts well. Why do I
have to start with the most basic classes?

3.1 Why should I go to The Pankey Institute?

Some of the best dentists in the world teach here, using the latest technology to advance you through a series of courses designed to help you develop as a highly competent and confident practitioner. You'll be capable of performing complex restorative and esthetic dentistry with predictable, long-term results.

This Continuum of courses revolves around the health-centered model of comprehensive dentistry.

The majority of those completing the Continuum become largely or totally fee-for-service practitioners.

As a result, a large majority of those completing the Continuum, claim they are now happily doing optimal, comprehensive dentistry with most patients in their practice.

Our classes are designed for adult learners and use a fresh mix of:

Interactive seminars,
Diagnostic workshops,
Clinical exercises,
Individual multimedia training and
Discussion and lab time.

3.2 Will I receive personal attention and support?

We have created a non-competitive, non-graded environment that fosters true learning and cooperation with team members. Faculty feedback and mentoring is provided on an ongoing basis in the kindest of manners.

Following your participation in the Continuum Level One (C1) course, you will have the opportunity to work with an assigned Pankey Institute Mentor who is located in your geographical area.

3.3 When I start, am I committing to the entire Continuum? How long will it take?

Registering for Continuum Level One does not mean you have to take every successive Continuum class.

We predict that the first class will:

Expand your vision of what it means to be a dental professional,
Fuel pride in your profession,
Teach you tried and true steps that will put you on the pathway to a peaceful, fulfilling practice and
Have a positive impact on your life, dental team, and patients.

No matter what continuing education you pursue afterwards, Continuum Level I will have been a worthwhile investment.

Eighty percent of our first-time students continue along the Continuum pathway. We believe this is a real testament to the power of our program to change lives and practices.

3.4 How big is each class?

With the exception of a few special courses, classes are limited to 24 students.

During some weeks, two courses will be offered on the same days, with lower-level Continuum courses on the second floor of our specially designed, state-of-the-art teaching facility and our upper-level Continuum courses on the first floor.

3.5 Do you offer CERP credits?

The Pankey Institute is a recognized ADA CERP provider and designated as a nationally approved sponsor by the Academy of General Dentistry.

The formal continuing education programs of this sponsor are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit.

3.6 What is taught at each level?

The entire Continuum can be viewed as three levels: Foundational (Continuum Levels 1, 2 and 2E); Restorative (Continuum Levels 3, 3E and 4); and Interdisciplinary (Continuum Levels 5A, 5B and 6).

THE FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL: Focuses on optimal oral rehabilitation and restoration and leads to the knowledge, competence and confidence to solve even the most difficult restorative puzzles and achieve the most predictable long-term results.

THE RESTORATIVE LEVEL: Builds upon the previous level to help you develop competence and confidence in achieving naturally beautiful restorations that optimally function with long-term predictable results.

THE INTERDISCIPLINARY LEVEL: Of special value for the dentist attending with member(s) of his or her specialist team.

3.7 I've taken other courses and feel I know the concepts well. Why do I have to start with the most basic classes?

There's no doubt you're already a skilled dentist, equipped with the ability to serve your patients well. But what we offer at Pankey is something more than clinical education: we offer an experience that can change your life and your practice.

Besides the latest clinical techniques, we teach you how to:

Listen to and treat patients with compassion,
Gain control over your practice's financial management and
Shift to a fee-for-service, rather than managed care, environment

Because our Continuum series is so impactful, and designed to work as a unit, we ask that you start at the beginning for the highest possible benefit.


Home		Back to FAQ's table of contents 3.1 Why should I go to The Pankey Institute? 3.2 Will I receive personal attention and support? 3.3 When I start, am I committing to the entire Continuum? How long will it take? 3.4 How big is each class? 3.5 Do you offer CERP credits? 3.6 What is taught at each level? 3.7 I've taken other courses and feel I know the concepts well. Why do I have to start with the most basic classes? 3.1 Why should I go to The Pankey Institute? Some of the best dentists in the world teach here, using the latest technology to advance you through a series of courses designed to help you develop as a highly competent and confident practitioner. You'll be capable of performing complex restorative and esthetic dentistry with predictable, long-term results. This Continuum of courses revolves around the health-centered model of comprehensive dentistry. The majority of those completing the Continuum become largely or totally fee-for-service practitioners. As a result, a large majority of those completing the Continuum, claim they are now happily doing optimal, comprehensive dentistry with most patients in their practice. Our classes are designed for adult learners and use a fresh mix of: Interactive seminars, Diagnostic workshops, Clinical exercises, Individual multimedia training and Discussion and lab time. Back to top 3.2 Will I receive personal attention and support? We have created a non-competitive, non-graded environment that fosters true learning and cooperation with team members. Faculty feedback and mentoring is provided on an ongoing basis in the kindest of manners. Following your participation in the Continuum Level One (C1) course, you will have the opportunity to work with an assigned Pankey Institute Mentor who is located in your geographical area. Back to top 3.3 When I start, am I committing to the entire Continuum? How long will it take? Registering for Continuum Level One does not mean you have to take every successive Continuum class. We predict that the first class will: Expand your vision of what it means to be a dental professional, Fuel pride in your profession, Teach you tried and true steps that will put you on the pathway to a peaceful, fulfilling practice and Have a positive impact on your life, dental team, and patients. No matter what continuing education you pursue afterwards, Continuum Level I will have been a worthwhile investment. Eighty percent of our first-time students continue along the Continuum pathway. We believe this is a real testament to the power of our program to change lives and practices. Back to top 3.4 How big is each class? With the exception of a few special courses, classes are limited to 24 students. During some weeks, two courses will be offered on the same days, with lower-level Continuum courses on the second floor of our specially designed, state-of-the-art teaching facility and our upper-level Continuum courses on the first floor. Back to top 3.5 Do you offer CERP credits? The Pankey Institute is a recognized ADA CERP provider and designated as a nationally approved sponsor by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this sponsor are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit. Back to top 3.6 What is taught at each level? The entire Continuum can be viewed as three levels: Foundational (Continuum Levels 1, 2 and 2E); Restorative (Continuum Levels 3, 3E and 4); and Interdisciplinary (Continuum Levels 5A, 5B and 6). THE FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL: Focuses on optimal oral rehabilitation and restoration and leads to the knowledge, competence and confidence to solve even the most difficult restorative puzzles and achieve the most predictable long-term results. THE RESTORATIVE LEVEL: Builds upon the previous level to help you develop competence and confidence in achieving naturally beautiful restorations that optimally function with long-term predictable results. THE INTERDISCIPLINARY LEVEL: Of special value for the dentist attending with member(s) of his or her specialist team. Back to top 3.7 I've taken other courses and feel I know the concepts well. Why do I have to start with the most basic classes? There's no doubt you're already a skilled dentist, equipped with the ability to serve your patients well. But what we offer at Pankey is something more than clinical education: we offer an experience that can change your life and your practice. Besides the latest clinical techniques, we teach you how to: Listen to and treat patients with compassion, Gain control over your practice's financial management and Shift to a fee-for-service, rather than managed care, environment Because our Continuum series is so impactful, and designed to work as a unit, we ask that you start at the beginning for the highest possible benefit. Back to top