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FROM BURNOUT TO BREAKTHROUGH: HOW COMMUNICATING DIFFERENTLY REIGNITES YOUR PASSION
Feeling burned out? Discover how shifting your communication style with patients can restore purpose, reduce stress, and reignite your passion for care.

The LifeGuard Approach
23 hours ago2 min read
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3 LIFE-SAVING QUESTIONS EVERY DENTAL PROFESSIONAL SHOULD ASK AT EVERY APPOINTMENT
Learn the 3 life-saving questions that help dental professionals uncover hidden health risks and lead life-saving patient conversations at every appointment.

The LifeGuard Approach
1 day ago3 min read
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FROM CLEANING TO COACHING: WHY HYGIENIST ARE THE NEW CHANGE AGENTS
Discover how dental hygienists can shift from routine cleanings to life-changing coaching that empowers patients and reignites passion in dental care.

The LifeGuard Approach
May 122 min read
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5 SIGNS YOUR DENTAL TEAM NEEDS A COMMUNICATION RESET
Struggling with team burnout or low patient engagement? Learn the 5 signs your dental team may need a communication reset—and how to fix it fast.

The LifeGuard Approach
May 82 min read
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STRESS AND ORAL HEALTH: WHAT EVERY DENTAL PROFESSIONAL SHOULD KNOW
Did you know stress can silently wreak havoc on your patients’ oral health? The connection between stress and oral health often go unnoticed.

The LifeGuard Approach
Apr 142 min read
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FINDING YOUR LIFEGUARD: BUILDING A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR WELLNESS
While learning and discovering how to be a LifeGuard for your patients, you must also focus on your health and wellness.

The LifeGuard Approach
Jan 173 min read
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HOW TO PROMOTE WELLNESS IN YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Cris Duval, CEO of The LifeGuard Approach, talks with Gary about why dentists should promote wellness rather than only treat sickness.

Cris Duval
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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TAKE TIME TO PROTECT YOUR PATIENTS DURING THEIR CLEANING VISIT
Taking the time to listen to your patients and perform screenings will improve their health and your dental practice.

The LifeGuard Approach
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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FROM STRESS TO SATISFACTION AS A HYGIENIST
Dentistry has always been a stressful occupation; however, burnout is causing dental practices to suffer.

The LifeGuard Approach
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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HYGIENIST COACHING: TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR PATIENTS THROUGH DENTAL ANXIETY
Fear of the dentist and dental anxiety is very real and something every LifeGuard should be on the lookout for.

The LifeGuard Approach
May 24, 20222 min read
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GETTING YOUR SHIFT TOGETHER: CHANGING THE MINDSET OF THE TRADITIONAL ROLE OF A HYGIENIST
If you shift your way of thinking and your message, you will have time to screen patients at every hygienist visit.

Cris Duval
Oct 26, 20215 min read
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