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 IssuesEx-dental manager gets lengthy prison termA former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.PediatricsMissing teeth may make kids targets for bulliesSugarThis may protect juice from decaying teethOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for increasing productionOral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the future