Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd, is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Unit of the Allied Health Department at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College in New York City. A national and international lecturer, she is also a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene's Peer review Panel. Macri can be reached at dmacri@hostos.cuny.edu.
Helping patients become intrinsically motivated and encouraging their participation in the decision-making process are both important parts of supporting compliance with oral health care instructions.