Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd, is a full professor in the Dental Hygiene Unit of the Allied Health Department and chair of the Allied Health Department at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College in New York City. A national and international lecturer and frequent writer, she is also a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Health Sciences degree at the University of Bridgeport. She 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.