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Worn Dentition: Direct & Indirect Adhesive Management Through a Non-Invasive Approach
Enhance Restorative Outcomes The main goal of this course is to provide, indications and protocols to diagnose and treat severe worn dentition through a new no prep approach increasing the VDO: “The Index technique”. The course will also focus on when and how to bond on worn dentition, additive partial indirect restorations (onlays/overlays) in composite and/or ceramic, depending on the indication. All the step by step protocols will be addressed through step by step images and videos on patients, in…
Find out more »Creating Great Case Acceptance
This Course Is Sold Out! There are numerous courses marketed to dentists today that are focused on “Getting the patient to say yes” and “Increasing the ______ (fill in the blank) technical procedure to increase production in the practice.” These courses are focused on sales techniques that are ineffective at best and ill-founded. This course will allow participants to learn what really matters in facilitating health. In essence, they will learn Dr. Pankey’s philosophy in detail. They will learn how…
Find out more »Restoring Posterior Dentition: Through Direct & Indirect Analog & Digital Adhesive Solutions
Class 2 Direct Composite Restoration The evolution of composite materials together with adhesive techniques are meeting the requests of patients, who ask less invasive therapies combined with highly esthetic results in posterior and anterior regions. The range of restorative options is getting wider, thanks to composite that can adequately respond to mechanical stress, offering natural aesthetics and an effective adhesion when treated with specific protocols. At the same time there are situation where ceramic is more indicated. The main goal…
Find out more »Lemons to Lemonade: A Workshop Focused on Making The Best Of Difficult Situations
The Balance of Communication, Case Planning & Occlusion Dr. Melkers always brings a unique perspective to his workshops and challenges us to the way we think. At Lemons to lemonade, wee will be exploring a variety of cases and challenges in communication, treatment planning and of course occlusion. Not to give away the surprise, but our first patient will be unique! The attendees will treatment plan the same patient three ways-below, at and above ‘the line’ in their desired level…
Find out more »TMD & Orofacial Pain: Managing Complex Patients
This Course Is Sold Out TMD patients present with a wide range of concerns and symptoms from tension headaches and muscle challenges to significant joint inflammation and breakdown. Accurate thorough diagnosis is the first step and we will work through a systematic process of gathering a history, clinical exam, appropriate radiography and using new technology for joint diagnosis. The course will cover traditional treatment options of appliance therapy and equilibration, but also look at utilizing pharmacology, physical therapy and other…
Find out more »Functional Esthetic Excellence Utilizing 100% Digital Workflow
Embracing Digital Dentistry This course will introduce each participant to the possibilities of complex case planning utilizing 100% digital workflows. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how software can be utilized to manipulate digital data from scanners and CBCTs to create high-resolution outputs from 3D Printers. Each participant will have control over their own computer, loaded with the 3Shapes Premier software, and will learn how to mount models, perform trial equilibrations, program a virtual articulator, perform simple & complex…
Find out more »Creating Great Case Acceptance
There are numerous courses marketed to dentists today that are focused on “Getting the patient to say yes” and “Increasing the ______ (fill in the blank) technical procedure to increase production in the practice.” These courses are focused on sales techniques that are ineffective at best and ill-founded. This course will allow participants to learn what really matters in facilitating health. In essence, they will learn Dr. Pankey’s philosophy in detail. They will learn how to engage their patients so…
Find out more »Integrative Dental Medicine: Creating Healthier Patients & Practices
We face a severe health crisis, that is a much larger pandemic than Covid19! Our western lifestyle affects periodontal & periapical oral disease, vascular disease, breathing disordered sleep, GERD, dental malocclusions, bruxism, poor diets, lack of exercise, excessive weight, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and stress... all examples of the co-morbidities which put every one of us at risk in a viral world! Dentistry is the medical specialty of oral medicine. Oral health is directly related to complete health: the…
Find out more »Mastering Anterior Implant Esthetics
Although implant dentistry is considered one of the most predictable treatments we offer, guaranteeing optimal anterior implant esthetics is tricky and often feels challenging to create predictably. This program will look at the steps in differentiating high risk versus low risk anterior implant cases when it comes to final esthetics. We will also look at how to optimize the esthetics outcomes starting with pre-surgical augmentation, fixture position and advanced implant prosthetic techniques to make success predictable. Learning Objectives Anterior Implant…
Find out more »Advanced Training in Utilizing Invisalign™
Enhance Restorative Outcomes This one-and-a-half-day course is designed for Invisalign providers who want to improve restorative outcomes with clear aligner therapy. The course focuses on the digital workflow for comprehensive treatment planning, simplifying equilibration with proper tooth alignment, and improving oral health with alignment of teeth. Current Invisalign providers who wish to enhance their skill using Invisalign Clear Aligners will gain the most benefit from the course. The course offers hands-on experiences with the iTero scanner, ClinCheck® software, and other…
Find out more »Direct Composite: Predictable, Easy and Beautiful
Achieving Predictable and Stunning Anterior Results Direct composite is something we do every day in our practices. Yet, they can sometimes be frustrating when we don’t get a tight contact or a beautiful anterior result. The choice of materials and techniques today is complex and challenging to differentiate between. We will look at the science of the materials and step by step techniques to get predictable and beautiful results every day. The hands-on component will allow you to utilize the…
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To enhance your learning experience and ease your travel, we offer accommodations on-site at The Pankey Institute. Each bedroom has a full bathroom ensuite and amenities such as TV, hairdryer, small steamers in each wardrobe and plush Pankey Lodge robes for your use. We also have a very large living room and kitchen for your personal relaxation. The One Club at The Pankey Institute is located on the second floor of the Institute.
To inquire about pricing, availability and further information, please contact Participant Services at 305.428.5500 or 1.800.4-PANKEY
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Most courses require a non-refundable deposit. Requests to cancel must be made in writing.
For courses under $500, payment is due in full at the time of registration. Cancellations received prior to 90 days before the start of the course will be honored minus a $50 administrative fee which is non-refundable.
Courses over $500 require a non-refundable deposit at the time of registration. The tuition balance is due 90 days prior to the start date of the course. Requests received prior to 90 days before the start of the course will be subject to forfeiture of the deposit and 50% of the course tuition, however, the remaining tuition may be transferred to another course date.
No refunds or transfers will be issued for cancellations received within 90 days of the start of the course. Please allow 3 weeks for processing of refunds. Pankey reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course or scheduled faculty with advance notice to registrant. In no event shall Pankey be liable for any cancellation or change penalties assessed by the airlines, hotels, or other travel related expenses as a result of course date changes or course cancellations including changes related to weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events.
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The L. D. Pankey Dental Foundation, aka The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit corporation organized and chartered in the State of Florida that accepts all registrants regardless of age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin, and it does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs and policies. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.