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 abusing pediatric patientsA dental assistant was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams at a practice.Legal IssuesDental hygienist accused of reselling stolen dental equipmentCBCTChanges in radiolucency on CBCTs may help predict root canal efficacyLegal IssuesEx-dental student agrees to cop to shooting 2 in hate crimeSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse