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THE PREVENTIVE POWER OF THE HYGIENE CHAIR: MORE THAN JUST A CLEANING
Discover how dental hygienists can use routine appointments to screen for sleep disorders, airway issues, and systemic health risks—more than just a cleaning.

The LifeGuard Approach
Jun 102 min read
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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
May 192 min read
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WHOLE-BODY HEALTH FROM THE HYGIENE CHAIR AT EVERY VISIT
Discover how dental hygienists can detect chronic health issues early and transform routine cleanings into life-saving conversations with The LifeGuard Approach.

The LifeGuard Approach
May 142 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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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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WHY MANAGE DISEASE WHEN YOU CAN CREATE HEALTH FOR YOUR PATIENTS?
At The LifeGuard Approach, we believe it’s time to shift our focus from disease control to health creation.

The LifeGuard Approach
Mar 314 min read
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HEALTH LIFELINES PODCAST WITH OUR GUEST, DR. WILLIAM HANG - HOW ORTHODONTICS AND AIRWAY HEALTH INFLUENCE PATIENT WELL-BEING
On this episode of the Health LifeLines Podcast, my guest is trailblazer Dr. William Hang.

The LifeGuard Approach
Feb 212 min read
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HEALTH LIFELINES PODCAST WITH OUR GUEST, DR. BRIAN MCKAY - WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BE FOR YOUR PATIENTS?
On this episode of the Health LifeLines Podcast, my guest is the one and only Dr. Brian McKay.

The LifeGuard Approach
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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HYGIENIST COACHING: IF YOU FAIL TO LOOK
Detecting oral cancer in its earliest stages saves lives, eases suffering, reduces morbidity, and ameliorates post-surgery recovery.

Cris Duval
Apr 14, 20234 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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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 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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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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