From a young age, I was always interested in teeth. I was congenitally missing my lateral incisors, so I spent a lot of time in …
Within These Walls
Yes, I’m a dental hygienist, yoga instructor, and business owner, but my wholehearted life revolves around my faith in God and my family. My husband …
Taking My Life Back
Sitting in my doctor’s office, they broke it down for me. I had Stage 3 Liver Fibrosis. No, I’m not an alcoholic. But I do …
DeW Dish with Kristie Boltz
What is the best part of your job? Teaching! Seeing the “light” go on for doctors and team members as they learn how consistent execution …
Reaching for the Sun with your Soul
It all began on the hot and dusty sidelines of a girl’s soccer match as a conversation between two moms. We were lamenting the never-ending …
How to Take Control of Your Life by Controlling Your Mental Health
Let’s first think about ourselves. We want to take control of everything in our life, but… something prevents us from doing so. Something which is …
DeW This After a Long Day Seeing Patients
You know those days when every single thing seems to be a challenge? On those days it’s as if every patient seems to give you …
Self Care for Women, Not Just During a Pandemic
In our living histories, perhaps there has never been another time where self care is more important than today. The last year of our lives …
When the Dentistry is so Good, Caregivers Cannot Tell Their Loved Ones’ Smiles Are Not Real
How many times a day do we look at someone’s smile on tv, in a magazine, or online, and wonder if they had any dental …
Addressing Chronic Pain With The Power Of Passion For Life, Family And Work
Would you agree that the personality of a dental practice management coach is tied to service and helping others? As a woman, this is a …
Self Care for Women During a Pandemic
In our living histories, perhaps there has never been another time where self care is more important than today. The last year of our lives …
Grief Is Love
Warning: this is not a dainty piece on thinking positively. Though as a hypnotist, life coach and practice growth coach, I often teach dentists how …
Perspective
The air was brisk and the climb was steep. They are experienced hikers, and welcomed the opportunity to drink in the sights and sounds of …
The Power Behind Your Calling
I was raised as a preacher’s kid in a growing area of Columbus, Ohio. Being the oldest of four, I quickly learned to take the …
DewDish: Cris Duval
What is the best part of your job? Being of service to others, helping patients get what they want. We practiced “wants” dentistry. Who has …
Ending the Silence: Can We DEW Better?
Have you ever heard that gentle whisper in your head, when you walk into the operatory and realize that your patient is high? Maybe it’s …
The Tradition of Gratitude
As we wind up a year of unprecedented uncertainty, I’ve clung to the comfort found in tradition. Tradition brings us together, albeit this year virtually, …
My Date With Silence
It’s raining. I’ve been moving from one restless thought to another. I should be reading. Should be writing. I have work to do. What if …
Live Out Loud
“Live out loud!” is a popular saying thrown around like verbal confetti. But what exactly does it mean? According to pop culture, it means living …
I Don’t Want it to Be Me.
When my uncle passed away from Parkinson’s disease, I didn’t think too much about it. I thought about him but not the disease. When another …