Pankey Institute Announces Plans for 2023 Symposium

The Pankey Institute will hold its annual symposium September 28-30, 2023 in Amelia Island, Florida, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort. “Prosthodontics: Classic To Contemporary.”

The event will focus on prosthodontic techniques to ensure the health, beauty, and function of natural dentition. The presenters will explore new cutting-edge techniques and revisit some classical processes that are being applied today using new materials and technology.

"Our theme this year was chosen because dentistry has seen a renewed focus towards saving natural teeth," explained Dr. Lee Ann Brady, executive director and director of education. "Saving teeth was a core driver of Dr L.D. Pankey's career and his primary goal was to help his patient's save their teeth and restore them to natural beauty and function."

This year’s presentations include:

• "Worn Dentition: Two Approaches”—Riccardo Ammannato, DDS
• "The Cross Roads: Pathways To Collaborative Excellence"—Michael Melkers, DDS, MAGD
• "Implant Jeopardy"—Michael Scherb, DMD
• "Guided Implant Surgery: Yomi Robot"—Michael Costa, DDS, MHA
• "Teeth, TMD, Or ?" —Mary Charles Haigler, DMD, MS
• "Digital Dentures: An Efficient & Effective Reality"—Wael Garine, DDS
• "The Prosthetic Potpourri: The Search"—Alexander Wuensche, CDT

A 5K Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Friday, September 29, which will support scholarships for dental students and residents to attend the institute’s “Essentials 1” program. Following the 5K, there will be a buffet dinner/dance party featuring dance instructors. Proceeds from the dinner event will support the Ozzie Asbjornson scholarships allowing 2 dental students to attend the Symposium each year.

The Dental Heres Luncheon is on Saturday, September 30, which celebrates individuals who stand out in their commitment to the organization’s vision. The meeting will close with a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by live entertainment and dancing.

For more information or to register for this event, visit the Pankey Institute’s website.