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Utilizing Clear Aligner Therapy in a Digital Workflow: From Photo to Finish with Smile Architect
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 »E1: Aesthetic & Functional Treatment Planning
Transform your experience of practicing dentistry, increase predictability, profitability and fulfillment. The Essentials Series is the Key, and Aesthetic and Functional Treatment Planning is where your journey begins. Following a system of risk assessment, patient ownership and risk management creates technical excellence and predictability. Practicing dentistry the way you want, doing the procedures you enjoy most with patients who value and appreciate you and the exceptional care they receive. This course is built on an exam, diagnosis and treatment planning system based…
Find out more »Mastering Dental Photography: From Start to Finish
Dental photography is an indispensable tool for a high level practice. We will review camera set-up and what settings to use for each photo. All photos from diagnostic series, portraits, lab communication and social media posts will be covered. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras as we will have ample time for hands-on practice. Learning Objectives • Understand the fundamentals of camera settings for dental photography • Tips and techniques for shade matching and lab communication • How…
Find out more »E3: Restorative Integration of Form & Function
This Course is Sold Out Understanding that “form follows function” is critical for knowing how to blend what looks good with what predictably functions well. E3 is the phase of your Essentials journey in which we put the form and function pieces of the puzzle together. In this course, you will learn that the anterior and posterior determinants of occlusion can be blended with aesthetic considerations to result in a harmonious outcome. You will be exposed to appropriate restorative sequencing…
Find out more »E2: Occlusal Appliances & Equilibration
What if you had one tool that increased comprehensive case acceptance, managed patients with moderate to high functional risk, verified centric relation and treated signs and symptoms of TMD? Appliance therapy is that one tool. This course will teach you the rationale for when to use different appliance designs, and the fabrication and delivery protocols. You will be able to use an appliance diagnostically, therapeutically and behaviorally. We will continue to deepen your knowledge of practice and financial management and…
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…
Find out more »E4: Posterior Reconstruction and Completing the Comprehensive Treatment Sequence
The purpose of this course is to help you develop mastery with complex cases involving advanced restorative procedures, precise sequencing and interdisciplinary coordination. Building on the learning in Essentials Three which focuses on anterior restorative dentistry this course will move to the posterior and encompass full arch and full mouth rehabilitation. You will confirm the practical utilization of the Pankey Restorative Sequence. You will understand the nuances of tooth preparation and materials utilized today in the posterior for full and…
Find out more »Mastering Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry
Aesthetic dentistry is where artistic form meets functional restorative dentistry. Where patients, clinicians, specialists and laboratory technicians communicate with each other in an effective way and each provide input contributing to the success of the treatment. Accomplishing exquisite all ceramic restorative results is a combination of preparation technique, materials selection and technical execution. We will walk through the process from beginning (treatment planning) to the end (seating the restorations). Tips for technical success and the knowledge to execute these cases…
Find out more »Compromise to Co-Discovery: A Treatment Planning Journey
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 Compromise to Co-Discovery, we will be exploring a variety of challenges in communication, treatment planning, and of course occlusion. Not to give away the surprise, but our time together will be unique! The attendees will treatment plan for the same patient three ways below, at and above ‘the line’ in their desired level…
Find out more »TMD & Orofacial Pain: Managing Complex Patients
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 non-traditional modalities. Whether your goal…
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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.
Media Policy: By registering for this course permission is hereby granted, unless a written request is received, to use any and all photographic imagery and video footage taken of the participant at this event and activities pertaining to this event, without payment or other consideration. It is understood that such materials may be published electronically or in print, or used in presentations or exhibitions. Additionally, participants’ names and contact information will be shared amongst the other participants and will be made available to the course members unless a written request is received to prohibit this sharing of information.
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.