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Learn timeless wisdom from the dental masters.

To thrive, each dentist must learn the timeless wisdom and perennial philosophy that has been passed down to each generation of dentists.

These articles pass down the timeless wisdom and perennial philosophy by the master dentists - L.D. Pankey, Harold Wirth, Henry Tanner and master psychologists - Carl Rogers, Art Combs. Their work has influenced generations of dentists to become better dental practitioners (and wizards).

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A Philosophy of the Practice of Dentistry
Lindsey D. Pankey and William J Davis
A Philosophy of the Practice of Dentistry A book review. "The philosophy" has served as a guide and beacon for thousands of dentists. In many ways dentistry still has not caught up with his philosophy of practicing dentistry. Like all great philosophies, every time I read it, I find new depths and new meaning. . . . keep reading >>
Pankey Classification of Dental Patients
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
Pankey Classification of Dental Patients A discussion of L.D. Pankey's system of classifying patients to help dentists give their best dental care and service. Included are several excellent articles that expand on the Pankey Classification. . . . keep reading >>
Bob Barkley Foundation Vision, Beliefs, Values
Bob Barkley Foundation Board Members
Bob Barkley Foundation Vision, Beliefs, Values This masterful vision was created for the Bob Barkley Foundation by Bob Frazer, Doug Young, Bruce Pettersen, Joan Unterschutz, Bud Ham, Wilson Southam, Michael Dick, Cliff Katz, Judy Ham, and Lynn Carlisle. Use this as a model, but don't copy it! The process of creating a vision and mission is as important as the result. . . . keep reading >>
Pankeyisms - L.D. Pankey quotes that pass on the Pankey philosophy legacy
L.D. Pankey, DDS and Harold Wirth, DDS
Pankeyisms - L.D. Pankey quotes that pass on the Pankey philosophy legacy A wonderful collection of L.D. Pankey's famous, timeless quotes. Harold Wirth collected these over the years as he listened to L.D. Pankey present "A philosophy of the practice of dentistry". L.D. Pankey's granddaughther contacted me recently and asked for the article on Pankeyisms. . . . keep reading >>
Bob Frazer writes about Bob Barkley
Bob Frazer, DDS
Bob Frazer writes about Bob Barkley Another article in the 30th year Bob Barkley memorial series. This is the most read article published on ISOC. Have you have been disillusioned with your practice? Have you pursued higher levels of competence? Have you diagnosed and recommended treatment, only to have the patient reject your recommendations? Bob Barkley and Bob Frazer have an answer for you. . . . keep reading >>
A 30th year memorial to Bob Barkley, DDS and his paradigm busting work in preventive dentistry, participative practice management, and dental education
Lynn D Carlisle, DDS
A 30th year memorial to Bob Barkley, DDS and his paradigm busting work in preventive dentistry, participative  practice management, and dental education This year marks the 30th year since Bob Barkley's death in 1977 at age 46 in a tragic small plane crash in west-central Illinois. During this year, "In a Spirit of Caring" is honoring Bob Barkley and his work in dentistry. His groundbreaking work on preventive dentistry, participative dental practice management, team building, re-inventing dental education and the selection, hiring and training of team members and the selection and training of dental students still ripple in dentistry today. . . . keep reading >>
Bud Ham's tribute to Bob Barkley - a unique perspective
Bud Ham, June 1, 2007
Bud Ham's tribute to Bob Barkley - a unique perspective In this tribute, Bud offers a close look at Bob Barkley as a person and offers his unique insight into many of the pioneering concepts that Barkley developed. He also shares some word-for-word phrases that Barkley used in his co-diagnosis process. "In my years as a dental consultant I have been blessed with friendship with several of the giants of dentistry. Bob was a giant among giants." . . . keep reading >>
Rich Green, DDS reflects on Bob Barkley's impact on him and dentistry
Rich Green, DDS, MBA
Rich Green, DDS reflects on Bob Barkley's impact on him and dentistry Bob Barkley revisits me as I am involved in facilitating other dentist's growth and development. As a dentist, I am a fixer of teeth, a fixer of what is broken -- not! Rather, I am a facilitator of health. I am a leader who is willing and able to influence behavior--my own and others, toward a preferred future. I am a leader who creates individualized discovery or learning moments that facilitate growth. . . . keep reading >>
L.D. Pankey, DDS on dentistry as a people business
L.D. Pankey, DDS
L.D. Pankey, DDS on dentistry as a people business What is it you are selling your dental patients when they walk through the door? What if we told you that it wasn’t dentistry you were selling, but something else? Sure, all of us spent years in dental school learning about the mouth, and hours in the laboratory refining our technical . . . keep reading >>
Knowing your patient, Part I, The role of empathy in practicing dentistry
F. Harold Wirth, DDS
Knowing your patient, Part I, The role of empathy in practicing dentistry Trust has become so scarce a commodity that any dentist who earns a reputation for caring and being trustworthy will quickly acquire as many patients as he can handle. "F. Harold Wirth, DDS" . . . keep reading >>
Health-centered dentistry loses its intellectual maven. Avrom King dies in his sleep
Lynn Carlisle, DDS
Health-centered dentistry loses its intellectual maven.  Avrom King dies in his sleep Avrom King died in his sleep on Sunday, August 20th 2007. Omer Reed reported that he had been very ill for some time, and that his quality of life was severely compromised. He was in an assisted living care center. . . . keep reading >>
L.D. Pankey's guide to financial freedom for dentists
Rich Green DDS, MBA
L.D. Pankey's guide to financial freedom for dentists How good financial planning changes the dynamics of your dentist-patient relationships. Financial freedom is that point in your life when you have learned how to live on less than you make. Financial independence is that point when the earnings on your invested assets have replaced your hands as an income stream. . . . keep reading >>
Carl Rogers' 10 famous "Can I" questions. Great questions to ask yourself about your helping relationships in your dental practice.
Carl Rogers, PhD
Carl Rogers' 10 famous "Can I" questions. Great questions to ask yourself about your helping relationships in your dental practice. Creating helping relationships is the key to effective, caring doctor/patient/team relationships for dentists and team members. They are the bedrock of your dental practice. . . . keep reading >>
Pankeyisms - L.D. Pankey quotes that pass on the Pankey philosophy legacy
L.D. Pankey, DDS and Harold Wirth, DDS
Pankeyisms - L.D. Pankey quotes that pass on the Pankey philosophy legacy A wonderful collection of L.D. Pankey's famous quotes. Harold Wirth collected these over the years as he listened to L.D. Pankey present "A philosophy of the practice of dentistry". . . . keep reading >>
The Pankey philosophy of dental practice
L.D. Pankey, DDS
The Pankey philosophy of dental practice This article is one of the most impactful articles ever written in dentistry. L.D. Pankey's introduction of philosophy into the practice of dentistry changed it from a vocational to a professional level. His emphasis on "Knowing your patient" was a paradigm shift in dentistry. . . . keep reading >>
A day with Henry Tanner, DDS - honoring his fifty years in dentistry.
Lynn D Carlisle DDS
A day with Henry Tanner, DDS - honoring his fifty years in dentistry. Henry Tanner has been called the greatest restorative dentist and teacher of his time. A statement that embarrasses him. What follows is a report I wrote for the Pankeygram on a tribute Bill Massey organized for him. . . . keep reading >>
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