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 sentenced to lengthy prison termA dental assistant accused of accessing the private media of dozens of patients and co-workers and taking lewd videos of women was sentenced.EndodonticsNanoparticles may be key to treating root canal infectionsOffice Management4 ways to ensure an incredibly successful practicePractice SalesAssessing the risks when selling your dental practice: A guide for practice ownersLegal IssuesDentist accused of fraud jailed for threatening to harm prosecutor