Dental Hygiene Study Club: Behavior Management & Compliance - May 19, 2026

The registration fee is $10 and includes dinner and drinks from Stonehouse Catering.  Dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation will be at 5:45 p.m.  This event will be in the meeting room at our Maplewood clinic (3033 Hazelwood St.), so space is limited.  2 continuing dental education credits available.

Today’s dental consumer expects more than just clinical excellence—they value personalized communication, convenience, transparency, and trust. This dynamic course explores the behavioral drivers that impact patient compliance and examine how every interaction—verbal, non-verbal, and clinical—can either strengthen trust or create disconnect.

Hygienists will gain insight into how word choice, tone, and active listening directly shape a patient’s ability to engage, understand, and accept treatment. With an emphasis on blending advanced technologies with personalized, high-touch interactions, participants will learn how to adapt communication styles and connect more deeply with patients. Practical strategies will be shared for communicating with clarity, fostering emotional connection, and tailoring messages to support patient confidence, follow-through and compliance.