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THE LIFEGUARD APPROACH ANNOUNCES A REBRAND
To better identify with the company mission, The LifeGuard InitiativeTM has rebranded as The LifeGuard ApproachTM.

Cris Duval
Oct 3, 20221 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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ORAL HEALTH IS CRITICAL FOR A HEALTHY LIFESPAN
Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Learn how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health

The LifeGuard Approach
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST GUEST APPEARANCE BY CRIS DUVAL
Cris Duval, RDH, recently appeared as a guest on the Airway First podcast. Listen to hear her message for the next generation of hygienists.

The LifeGuard Approach
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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HYGIENIST TRAINING: UNDERSTANDING TONGUE-TIES IN CHILDREN
Learn how to identify and help a dental patient with a tongue tie as a hygienist.

The LifeGuard Approach
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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STAY CONNECTED WITH THE LIFEGUARD APPROACH
Ready to do more good for your patients? Become a LifeGuard and stay connected with the LifeGuard Approach.

The LifeGuard Approach
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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HYGIENIST EDUCATION: UNDERSTANDING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN
Watching for signs of and identifying sleep apnea in children during dental visits can help prevent long-term health issues for them.

The LifeGuard Approach
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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HYGIENIST COACHING: TIPS FOR DISCUSSING MENTAL HEALTH WITH PATIENTS
Understanding how to identify and speak with a patient struggling with mental health is part of being a LifeGuard.

The LifeGuard Approach
Jun 3, 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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HOW TO GROW PATIENT RELATIONSHIPS AND YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE AS A LIFEGUARD
One of the key elements needed to become an active LifeGuardâ„¢ for your patients is to develop relationships with your patients.

The LifeGuard Approach
May 12, 20223 min read
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BOOK REVIEW: THE DENTAL DIET
Learning to treat your patients, with oral health at the base, is the best way to be a LifeGuard. The Dental Diet is a great resource.

The LifeGuard Approach
May 4, 20222 min read
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WHY DENTAL HYGIENIST APPOINTMENTS ARE VITAL FOR LONG-TERM PATIENT HEALTH
Taking the time to examine a patient's airway or to ask questions about a patient's lifestyle will reveal underlying issues.

The LifeGuard Approach
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AIRWAYS DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
Watching and listening to your patients is how you become a LifeGuardâ„¢ for them and learn to spot airway disorders in children.

The LifeGuard Approach
Apr 2, 20223 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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