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 IssuesDental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugsA dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.Alternative Pain TherapiesThe key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchenImplantsE-cigarettes may affect dental implant integrationLegal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us for a FREE Webinar November 12