Monica Spannbauer, RDH, MBA

Periodontics
Why practice doesn't always make perfect
Despite 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, 2013
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Periodontics
The skinny on patient compliance
As 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, 2013
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