The Pankey Institute
Higher EducationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The Pankey Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advanced continuing education for dental professionals, based in Key Biscayne, Florida. Founded in 1972 in honor of Dr. Lindsey D. Pankey Sr., the institute aims to narrow the gap between established knowledge and everyday clinical practice, prioritizing comprehensive, patient-centered care and durable patient relationships. Over the ensuing decades, the program has evolved through curriculum enhancements and an expanding faculty to support postgraduate learning in dentistry. Its primary audience comprises dentists pursuing postgraduate training to elevate clinical practice beyond technical procedures. The institute operates within the higher education sector as a specialized resource for dentistry’s continuing education landscape. A notable recent development is the appointment of Dr. Gary DeWood as Director of Essentials in September 2024, returning to the institute as a full-time faculty member.