Monica Spannbauer, RDH, MBAeditorial@drbicuspid.comPeriodonticsWhy 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 StoriesRegulatory UpdatesIowa Dental Board cancels hearing, removes documents detailing patient deathThe Iowa Dental Board has canceled a scheduled disciplinary hearing for a dentist who is alleged to have contributed to a patient's death.AnesthesiaThese anesthetics may be linked to serious adverse reactionsPractice TrendsPatients OK paying the same for teledentistry as in-personWellnessWant to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.Public HealthADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.
