[Problem of compliance from a clinicians point of view]

Dental treatment can only be successful in the long run if the patient cooperates with the dentist. A sound dentist-patient relationship is the basic prerequire for patient compliance. This will influence the organisation in the dental office as well as the course of treatment. Each patient should be seen as an individual and not as a treatment case. The resulting additional work can be only be coped with if qualified dental staff is available.