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 StoriesLegal IssuesTroubled dentist enters plea in fatal hit-and-run caseA dentist, who is also accused of participating in a drug deal near his dental office, entered a plea in relation to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case.Dental HygieneOsteoporosis drug may help treat gum dehiscenceOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryIs your digital presence making or breaking you with TMD patients?Team ManagementRetirement plan discrimination tests and postponing dental retirementSponsor ContentJoin Us