Monica Spannbauer, RDH, MBA[email protected]PeriodonticsWhy practice doesn't always make perfectDespite her grandmother's well-heeled advice, dental professional Monica Spannbauer recently came to the realization that changing habits sometimes means being open to alternative ideas. The same can be said when working to improve patient compliance with oral hygiene practices.May 2, 2013PeriodonticsThe skinny on patient complianceAs dental professionals, we often look at noncompliance as a lack of concern or accountability by our patients. But maybe the issue is more complex than that. Maybe it's a matter of making sure we ask the right questions in the right way.January 21, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryIt may be time to have tough conversations with dental patientsClinicians need to keep it real when they are discussing the potential success and failure of dental procedures with patients.PeriodonticsGender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomesPodcastsPodcast: Simple tips for recruiting new dental team membersPractice Management SoftwareOne Dentrix feature that way too many dental practices aren't usingSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand