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1065: The Hidden Role of Buy-In in Dental Communication - Melissa Obrotka

26 June 2026 · 34:39 · Episode 1065

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Patients may seem uninterested in their oral health, but the real issue may be that they have not been given a clear reason to participate in their care. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Melissa Obrotka, a dental hygienist and oral-systemic health educator, about helping patients understand what is happening in their mouths and why it matters to their overall health. You will learn how to create patient…

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