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Investing as a New Dentist – What You Need to Know
As a newly practicing dentist, investing early can help you achieve your financial goals and grow your savings through the ...
Passing Down the Family Cottage: An Interview with Shawna Perron
For many families, cottages are more than just a valuable asset-they're a place where memories are made, traditions are carried ...
Continuing Education: Understanding Disability Insurance for Dentists
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE What's REALLY Going on With the Disability Insurance Market? SESSION DESCRIPTION This course includes an overview of ...
A Guide to Multifactor Authentication: Why Your Password Isn’t Enough Anymore
In a digital world filled with security threats, simply having a password is no longer a strong enough defense to ...
Continuing Education: Common Dental Malpractice Claims and how to Avoid Them (Part 2)
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE Common Dental Malpractice Claims and how to Avoid Them (Part 2) SESSION DESCRIPTION This course includes an ...
Continuing Education: Protect Your Dental Practice from Cybercrime
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE Protect Your Dental Practice from Cybercrime SESSION DESCRIPTION Learn about the nuances of cybersecurity, common threats, and ...
Don’t Pay Unnecessary Taxes: 6 Tax Minimization Tips for Dentists for 2024
No one wants to pay unnecessary taxes. Keep more of your hard-earned income by planning ahead. Here are six tailored ...
A new Cash back + Free trades offer from Qtrade
Qtrade has a new and exciting cash back + Free Trades Offer starting November 28, 2024. Get up to 5% ...
Important Information Regarding Canada Post Strike
Updated information regarding the Canada Post strike, and how it may impact your investments or insurance renewal, can be found ...
Continuing Education: What Happens When a Patient Sues you for Malpractice
Continuing Education Course What Happens When a Patient Sues You for Malpractice (Module 1) SESSION DESCRIPTION This module includes an ...
What the 2024 Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Change Means for Professionals
Provided by: MNP The 2024 federal budget, entitled Fairness for Every Generation, was delivered by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister ...
The LOOP Volume 2: So, sue me!
In this issue: Understanding the legal and liability risks dentists are exposed to Bridging cultures and technology: in conversation with ...
A Business Model Made for Life in Canada:
Dr. Pat Redmond
On May 1, 2024, Dr. Pat Redmond made Canadian healthcare history. In Gander, Newfoundland, Dr. Redmond became the first dentist ...
Bridging Cultures and Technology: The Journey of Dr. Kamea Aloha Lafontaine
In the dynamic intersection of technology, culture, and healthcare, few individuals embody the spirit of innovation as profoundly as Dr. ...
Five Key Financial Considerations for Dental Grads
Contributed by: MNP As new dental graduates embark on their careers, equipping them with financial knowledge sets them up for ...
Advice on Handling a Malpractice Claim
Maintaining Your Defensibility Part of our mandate at CDSPI is to offer information to help dentists avoid legal issues with ...
Best Practices for Malpractice Prevention
Implementing strict protocols and continuous education is essential for effective malpractice prevention in dentistry. What is Malpractice? Malpractice is a ...
Consider Making Your Corporation Part of Estate Planning
Is your estate plan in order? You may already have certain elements in place, like a will, insurance and power ...
Burnout: Warning Signs and How to Recover
When you are experiencing burnout - a feeling of mental and physical exhaustion - it is helpful to look at ...
The LOOP Volume 1: Why the Top Disability Risk in Dentistry Might Surprise You!
In this issue: Dentists and musculoskeletal disorders Beyond the dental chair with Dr. Kiran Atwal Reading the economic tea leaves ...
Drain Pain: The Hidden Risks of Uninsured Sewage Backups
Water and sewage backups are a growing concern for property owners. There's growing evidence water and sewage backups is a ...
Work and Self-Worth: Redefining Identity Beyond the Dental Chair with Dr. Kiran Atwal
In January 2021, Dr. Kiran Atwal was thriving both personally, with a supportive husband and a 3-year-old toddler, and professionally, ...
BC Dental Students Experience Dentistry Through SSP Program
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Dentistry Summer Student Practitioner Program (SSPP) is a unique opportunity for incoming fourth-year dental ...
Customize Your Retirement: Consider an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)
Only you know what you want your retirement to look like. If your practice is incorporated and you are looking ...
Demystifying Trust Funds for Dentists
For many high-income earners, trust funds can provide long-term financial flexibility that creates many options for sharing and preserving wealth ...
What Dentists Should Know About Illness and Disability
As a dentist, you're focused on your patients, your profession and the staff who keep your practice running. What if ...
How Dentists can Protect Their Dental Partnership with the Right Insurance
You have found the partner for your dental partnership. They are someone you trust, with your vision, who shares your ...
How Life Insurance can Safeguard your Estate…and Help Keep the Family Cottage
Immediate financing arrangements (IFA) are a financial planning strategy that allows incorporated practice owners to buy life insurance coverage while ...
Interest Rate Hikes Spark Interest in Annuities
A safe Investment Solution for Guaranteed Income How would you like to have an investment that is considered safe and ...
When Buying a Dental Practice, Ensure you’re Insured
It was hours to go before he was closing a deal to buy a practice, a landmark moment in any ...
If Life Insurance is the Answer, then What is the Question
Contributed by: John Wordsworth, CLU President, Lengvari + Associates Over the years I have heard people say they have enough ...
Webinar: Cumberland Quarterly Investment Update
Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth "How will the recent market strength play out? As we expected, the Canadian and US ...
What Dentists Need to Know About the 2024 Federal Budget
Watch Now: What Dentists Need to Know About the 2024 Federal Budget On Thursday, May 2, CDSPI hosted a webinar ...
Preventing Spring Water Leaks
Take a good look around your property to make sure your home stays dry during this year's spring showers and ...
Beyond the Stars: CDSPI Shines with Morningstar Ratings
Investing in mutual funds, segregated funds or ETFs (exchange-traded funds) can be a complex undertaking, especially in turbulent economic times. ...
The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist (Part 2)
Part 2: Professional and Social Pressure In the final part of this series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of ...
Diversifying Your Portfolio: Understanding Asset Classes
Diversification might sound like a financial buzzword, but it is key to building a healthy and resilient investment portfolio. Instead ...
CDSPI Launches Cyber Insurance Coverage
In a move to help protect dentists from the escalating threat of cybercrime within the healthcare sector, particularly targeting dental ...
Why are Data Breaches Increasing?
Contributed by: MNP Cyber attacks and breaches are increasing with the rapid rate of digital adoption - and becoming more ...
Cyber Awareness – Elevating Patient Privacy in Dental Communication with CDA Secure Send
In today's healthcare landscape, the need for efficient and secure communication is paramount. Gone are the days when sharing patient ...
How to Effectively Protect Your Dental Practice from Cyber Security Threats
Contributed by: MNP Cyber attacks and breaches are increasing with the rapid rate of digital adoption - and becoming more ...
Are You at Risk for Heart disease?
Provided by: TELUS Health Heart disease-a major health risk that can have tragic consequences-is considered a leading cause of death globally according ...
The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist and Emerging Stronger (Part 1)
Part 1: Debt and Expectations In the first part of this two-part series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of ...
Laddering: Safely Scale to New Financial Heights
Laddering is a straightforward, low-risk investment strategy that involves systematically investing a set amount at regular intervals in low-risk investments ...
Watch Now: Most Common Malpractice Claims and How to Avoid Them
SESSION DESCRIPTION CDSPI is continuing the conversation about the dental malpractice environment in Canada. The recent webinar "Common Malpractice Claims ...
Dollar-Cost Averaging: A Smoother Path to Success
While it might sound complicated, dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is a simple concept that can lead to results that are anything ...
Webinar: Cumberland Year End Investment Review
Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth "As interest rates pivot from rising to falling, inflation tapers off with no recession yet ...
Transitioning from Dental Student to Associate
Congratulations, you're embarking on the next chapter of your journey as a practising dentist! Transitioning from dental school to launching your ...
New Dental Grad? Here are 5 Smart Ways to Manage your Debt
Recently graduated from dental school? Congratulations, that's a huge accomplishment - it's a tremendous milestone to don the white coat ...
Graduating from Dental School? Is it Time to Buy a Home?
You may have substantial student loans and be concerned about changing interest rates. You may also be hoping to one ...
5 Things for Dental Students to Consider When Financing Their Education
Hopefully, the thrill of being accepted into dental school hasn't been overshadowed by how you're going to foot the bill. ...
3 Smart Strategies for Financing Dental School
You've always wanted to be a dentist. You've taken all the required courses, studied hard and sat through all the ...
Five Ways to Simplify Your Life
Contributed By: TELUS Health CDSPI's Members' Assistance Program (MAP) provider, TELUS Health recently posted a wonderful new article with advice ...
The New Dentist Study Club Announces its 2024 Program
The New Dentist Study Club (NDSC) is an in-person education group with a focus on mentorship, friendship and support established ...
Dr. Bruce Ward: Asking for Help has Always Been the Right Thing To Do
If you're anything like Dr. Bruce Ward, you've spent more time in the company of your dental colleagues and staff ...
Dr. Matthew Moore Shares his Experience with Water Damage in his Dental Practice
On February 4, 2023, Fredericton was gripped by bone-chilling cold as the Maritimes experienced record low temperatures. That night, Dr. ...
Understanding Malpractice Risk: Advice for New Dentists
Transitioning from dental school to professional practice can be an exciting but overwhelming time for new dentists. Many new dentists ...
Rev up Your Knowledge: 8 Car Insurance Myths
We've all heard some of the myths about car insurance, but do you really know the truth behind them? From ...
Connecting Passion and Purpose: A Conversation with 2023/2024 FCDSA President, Allister Mason
As the newly elected President of the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations (FCDSA), Allister Mason is focused on solidifying ...
The First Home Savings Account: Your Questions Answered
What is the First Home Savings Account? The first home savings account, or FHSA, is a new savings tool to ...
Investment Review and Outlook
Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth "An economic soft landing is still in sight as unemployment is relatively low, economic growth ...
The Importance of Wellness for Dentists: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Key Takeaways: The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to dentistry, impacting the wellness of dental professionals, their staff, and their ...
High Costs and Nature’s Fury: The Dual Threat to Dental Practices Today
Two of the biggest global stories of 2023 have been inflation and extreme weather. On their own, each has the ...
A New Association for Alberta Dentists
Contributed by the Alberta Dental Association In December of 2020, the Government of Alberta passed a bill that would amend ...
The Power of Giving Back with Dr. Brian Cole
Part 2: September 2023 (update) Bridge to Health had a successful and very fulfilling outreach to the Kalangala District of ...
Bringing Together the Dental Community to Build Strong and Collaborative Teams
Dr. Aisling Whitaker has been around dentists all her life and grew up wanting to be one. You could say ...
Five Ways New Dentists can Kick-Start Their Financial Plan
Money. As a dentist with a few years under your belt, maybe you've got it all figured out. Or maybe ...
When it’s Time to Activate Your Wildfire Emergency Response Plan
If there is an imminent wildfire threat in your region, it's time to activate your emergency response plan in order ...
Resources to Protect Your Dental Practice From a Flood
In Canada, floods are the most commonly experienced natural hazard1. Our insurance partner, Zurich Canada, has prepared a list of ...
Be Aware: Car Theft is on the Rise
At CDSPI we understand the importance of protecting your assets, including your vehicle. Unfortunately, car theft is on the rise, ...
Let the Experts Manage Your Wealth so You can Manage your Life.
Exceptional leaders recognize that time is their most valuable asset. Strategically allocating it to patient care, nurturing relationships with family ...
Emergency Information for Wildfires in Nova Scotia
As the threat of wildfires rises in Nova Scotia, so does the number of communities dealing with the threat of ...
How to Prepare your Home for a Wildfire
By: The Personal Did you know over 7,4001 forest fires occur in Canada every year? Most of them are caused by ...
Emergency Information for Wildfires in Western Canada
As the threat of wildfires continues to rise in many areas of British Columbia and Alberta, so does the number ...
Hassle-Free Travel: Proven Tips for a Stress-Free Trip
Traditional travel tips often remind you to have a valid passport and pack comfortable shoes, but there are other considerations ...
How to Make Your Dental Practice More Attractive to Potential Buyers (MNP)
If you own a dental practice and are beginning to think about selling the business, potential buyers will look closely ...
2023 Federal Budget Highlights (MNP)
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, delivered the 2023 Federal Budget (Budget 2023), entitled A Made-In-Canada ...
2023 Ontario Budget Highlights (MNP)
Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled the province's 2023 Budget on Thursday, March 23, 2023. This year's budget, titled Building ...
Co-Insurance and the 90% Rule
The co-insurance clause is a clause found on CDSPI's TripleGuard™ Building Insurance. It's important to understand how it works because it ...
CDSPI and MNP Announce Strategic Agreement
TORONTO, March 28, 2023 - CDSPI, the leading provider of insurance, investments and tailored financial advice to dentists and dental ...
Simple Tips for Managing a Successful Dental Practice
Regardless of how your dental practice performs today, there's always room for enhancements and growth. Read this article for helpful ...
Tips for Financial Success After Dental School
Our advisors discuss how making informed financial decisions early can set you up for success in your dental career. Read ...
Using Digital Technology to Transform Your Dental Practice
Upgrading your existing practice with the right technology can help ensure that your patients receive the best dental care. Read ...
Five Ways to Improve Your Dental Practice Cash Flow
Maintaining a strong dental practice with steady cash flow is like maintaining good oral hygiene. Read the full article ...
Should you Open a Second Dental Practice?
Your first dental practice is experiencing success. Here are some questions to bear in mind when planning to expand. Read ...
Update on Recent Market News
Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth The recent news related to three specific, regional bank situations in the US and one ...
Escalators, Elevators and Swings. Advice for Riding the Stock Market.
In the world of the stock market there's an old truism that you might have heard-as a general rule, markets ...
Perspectives on Wellness: Dr. Diana Liu
Perspectives on Wellness is a series dedicated to wellness in the dental community. This article focuses on Dr. Diana Liu, ...
Budget Tips for Dental Students
As a dental student no one has to tell you that dental school is expensive. In Canada, 9 of the ...
Simple Tips to Find the Right Home Insurance Coverage
Regardless of whether you own or rent your home, the right home insurance helps ensure your space and your possessions ...
Advice for Your Younger Self
"Hindsight is 20/20" or "If only I knew then what I know now" are both common sayings that refer to ...
Debt: Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Benefits
According to a recent study1, personal finances are the greatest source of stress for 22% of Canadians. Could there be ...
Community Participation Builds Trust
Some great insights on how to build community in your practice every day from an interview by Dr. John O'Keefe ...
The Problem with Comparing GICs to Fixed Income Funds
Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth For the first time in over a decade, Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) are offering reasonably ...
Qtrade Ranked #1 ‘Best Online Brokerage Service Experience’
Our discount brokerage partner, Qtrade Direct Investing, has been ranked Canada's Best Online Brokerage Service Experience by Surviscor with a ...
Year End Investment Review and Outlook
Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth Get a review of what happened in the markets in 2022 and what is in ...
A Message From our President & CEO, Ed Dermit
Happy New Year! I hope you celebrated the start of 2023 in good health with family and friends. As we ...
TFSA or RRSP? It Depends on Your Financial Plan.
Every year around this time, the question comes up over whether to invest in a Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) ...
Be Mindful: Five Steps to Improve your Mental Health
"Where did the time go?" This is a common question nearly all of us have thought at some point. Time ...
NLDA Retirement Gala for Tony Patey
Left to right: Lyle Best and his partner Marnie Weckel, Tony and Beverly Patey, Ed and Darlene Dermit. On October ...
The 2022 Lyle Best Humanitarian Award Recipient: Dr. Aaron Kim
Photo taken by Corinne Kopansky A highlight of the 2022 Smile Gala Snow Ball on November 5, was the ...
When is the Right Time to Buy a Dental Practice?
A great new resource for dentists from Lifelong Learning Facilitator, Dr. John O'Keefe who launched a new website earlier this ...
The New Dentist Study Club
Lending an ear and a hand to new dentists As is often the case in life, experience comes with time. ...
Ready to Buy or Lease Real Estate for Your Practice?
A guide for dentists on buying or renting real estate for their dental practice. This article is provided by Scotiabank® ...
On The Road with CDSPI
CDSPI is on the road a lot these days visiting universities across the country meeting tomorrow's dentists and welcoming them ...
Best Practices for Dentists Treating Newcomers
As a dentist you feel confident providing the best treatment when it comes to your patients. You take extra care ...
When You Can’t Work
Every month, an insurance premium is deducted from your bank account; representing the confidence of knowing that if you can't ...
A Profile in Multitasking: Nima Laghapour Lighvan
Sitting down with Nima Lighvan for dinner at a local Italian restaurant in London, Ontario it's obvious that he loves ...
Understanding Today’s Real Estate Market
CDSPI is pleased to share 'Understanding the Real Estate Market Today' hosted by Cumberland Private Wealth Management, in the recent ...
Dash Cams can Provide Economical and Effective Protection to Drivers
The popularity of buying a dash cam is rising, and for several reasons-including the fact that they have become much ...
Are You Financially Prepared for Maternity Leave?
There are many challenges young families face such as figuring out how to manage finances, work, debt, and plans for ...
Economic Overview and Market Outlook Q2 2022
CDSPI is pleased to share the Economic Overview and Market Outlook for the Second Quarter of 2022 hosted by Charles ...
Dr. Jeff Williams Shares his Personal Experience With a Career Changing Disability
When it comes to insurance, it's easy to get hung up on the monthly cost-the money you have to give ...
CDSPI wishes Debbie Okamoto a Happy Retirement
Please join us in congratulating our advisor Debbie Okamoto, CFP®, Senior Investment Planning Advisor on her retirement on May 31, ...
Outdoor Living and Your Home Insurance
Transforming a backyard into an oasis can be both a fun project and a worthwhile investment. Here's a list of ...
Building and Keeping Your Dental Team
Overcoming Staff Recruitment and Retention Challenges Recruiting and retaining staff within a dental practice is one of the many challenges ...
What Budget 2022 Means for Professionals (MNP)
Synopsis MNP's Gavin Miranda highlights key details professionals in Canada should consider following the tabling of the 2022 Federal Budget ...
Scotiabank® and CDSPI Announce Strategic Agreement
TORONTO, April 27, 2022 - Today, Scotiabank and CDSPI announce a new five-year strategic agreement. Under this new arrangement, Scotiabank ...
What is Equipment Breakdown Insurance and How Can it Protect Your Dental Practice?
Have you ever wondered what might happen if your dental equipment breaks unexpectedly? There is a really helpful option on ...
2022 Federal Budget Highlights (MNP)
Synopsis Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Chrystia Freeland tabled the Federal Government's budget on April 7, ...
Don’t Miss out on Tax Savings for 2021! (MNP)
Synopsis There are various deductions and credits available to professionals to help manage their personal tax liability. It's that time ...
Assessing the Impact of Economic Sanctions on Russia (Invesco)
By: Invesco Canada Blog Synopsis A great overview from the Invesco Canada blog March 1, 2022, Assessing the impact of ...
Tax Considerations for Professionals That Divorce: Dividing Assets (MNP)
Synopsis Divorce can be a contentious and costly process for professional practice owners. We evaluate options to divide assets in ...
2021 Federal Fall Economic and Fiscal Update (MNP)
Synopsis Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released the Federal Government's Fall Economic and Fiscal Update on ...
How MAP Can Help in a Traumatic Event
We are saddened and concerned by the military invasion in Ukraine. War, violence, and political uncertainty can cause stress, anxiety, ...
Coping with Feelings of Fear and Anxiety About Violence
Acts of violence, whether they occur locally or abroad, can affect our sense of safety -about the present and the ...
2022 British Columbia Budget Highlights (MNP)
Synopsis British Columbia Finance Minister Selina Robinson tabled the Provincial Government's 2022 budget on February 22, 2022. On Tuesday, February 22, ...
Malpractice Suits are Common. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
At some point in your career, one of your patients may have an unexpected reaction to a procedure or claim ...
Avoiding Home Insurance Headaches
Did you know that coverage for sewer back-up and water seepage through the roof aren't automatically included with most home insurance policies? Know your ...
Saif Matti: Stepping Up and Working Hard are in his DNA.
Sitting down with Saif Matti on a Sunday morning at a local coffee shop it didn't take long to understand ...
TFSA Strategies
By Cumberland Private Wealth Management Inc. Tips to maximize your results For more than a decade, advisors and financial planners ...
Q3 2021 Market Updates from our Partners
How did the markets perform in this quarter and how might this impact your investments? Get information and expert opinions ...
Insurance Premium Payment Options
CDSPI makes things easier by offering several payment options to suit your needs. A convenient payment option is setting up ...
Dealing with Cultural Differences in the Workplace
Your office has taken on a new employee who recently migrated to Canada from Singapore. Although she seems nice, you ...
Mental Health: Cultural and Ethnic Stigmas
Mental illness is of such significant concern that the World Health Organization (WHO) has implemented a global Special Initiative for ...
Tips for Helping Your Child Through a Traumatic Event
Children do not have the ability to communicate worries or concerns through words. They just don't have the vocabulary. Teens ...
Customize Your Retirement: Individual Pension Plan (IPP) for Dentists
Only you know what you want your retirement to look like. If your practice is incorporated and you are looking ...
Video: Jeff Williams Appointed New Board Chair
CDSPI's new chair of the Board of Directors, Dr. Jeff Williams, was recently interviewed on CDA Oasis: The Good News ...
Lyle Best: The Other Great One
As a way to honour his years of service, President, Ed Dermit announced the new Lyle Best Boardroom at the ...
Managing stress after a natural disaster
It can be very challenging to manage stress after a natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, or ...
Supporting employees affected by a natural disaster
An employee affected by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, may need support from you as a manager. ...
Helping young children cope after a natural disaster
Although every child's reaction to stress will be unique, there are some common ways that children respond to natural disasters ...
How to prepare your home for a wildfire
Did you know over 7,4001 forest fires occur in Canada every year? Most of them are caused by hot temperatures ...
Reduce Your Retirement Stress
The right advice makes all the difference when Planning Your Retirement. Reaching retirement should be a time of celebration. Giving up the ...
Is it time to review your investment portfolio strategy?
Did you make a last-minute contribution this past RRSP season without having an investment strategy in place? If so, ...
All in the Family: The Story of Bailey Buckley Family Dentistry
Practice: Bailey Buckley Family Dentistry, Quispamsis, New Brunswick Janet Bailey, DDS Dalhousie University, Faculty of Dentistry, 1983 Ron ...
What About the Cottage?
By: Shawnalynn Perron, MBA, CIM, FEA, Portfolio Manager, Cumberland Private Wealth Management Inc. Since the current pandemic means ...
Six Tips for Tax Savvy Dentists
No one wants to pay unnecessary taxes. Follow these six tips to help minimize your tax burden and maximize the ...
In Conversation with Dentists at Every Age and Stage, Part 3
In this video, CDSPI and Cumberland discuss financial planning with Dr. Chris Kiazyk and his wife, Barb. Learn how CDSPI ...
In Conversation with Dentists at Every Age and Stage, Part 2
In this video, CDSPI and Cumberland discuss financial planning with Dr. Peter Kowal and his wife, Wendy. Find out how ...
Video: In Conversation with Dentists at Every Age and Stage, Part 1 – Practising
In this video, CDSPI discusses financial planning with Dr. Anna Thompson and her husband, Jason. Hear how CDSPI has been ...
Preventing spring water leaks
Ah, spring! The snow has its last hurrah and warmer days are back for good...or almost. Since spring also means ...
Good Disability Insurance Choices Can Lead to Good Outcomes
You have many choices to weigh when you apply for and maintain CDSPI DisabilityGuard™ Insurance. Dentists who make the right ...
A New Dentist in Changing Times
Interview with a New Dentist Name: Dr. Nima Khosraviani Graduation: 2020, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Achievements: President ...
Listen Now: Dealing with Patient Complaints
SESSION DESCRIPTION Matthew Wilton, LLB, explains the process for dealing with your dental regulatory body, and what you can do ...
Investing as a New Dentist – What You Need to Know
As a newly practicing dentist, it's important to consider investing to help achieve your future financial goals. Starting to invest ...
New Dentist FAQs
As a new dentist, you have a lot on your mind. Maybe you’d like to purchase an existing practice or ...
Dr. James Bonar Discusses Reopening His Practice
Dr. James (Jim) Bonar, DMD Graduation: University of Manitoba Dental Faculty, Class of 1983 Practice: Chancellor Dental Group, Brandon, Manitoba ...
Extreme Weather is the New Normal
From devastating wildfires to major flooding and tornados, Canada has experienced many extreme weather events, and they appear to be ...
Disability coverage – don’t get it and forget it
Consider this scenario. When you started practising, your annual earned income1 was about $120,000 and you purchased enough disability insurance ...
Dentistry is changing. You have to keep up.
Mahsa Soraya, DMD Graduation: University of British Columbia, 1991 Practice: Angel Care Dental, Delta. B.C. Dr. Mahsa Soraya and her ...
Starting Out as a Couple – Planning Your Shared Financial Future
This is an exciting life milestone, when you start making long term plans as a couple – shared goals, shared ...
How to Make Difficult Employee Conversations Easier
No matter how capable and dedicated your employees are, there are times when you need to manage a situation with ...
Year Two—A Time of Decision for Many Young Dentists
Two years ago we interviewed recent graduate, Dr. Khash Gharavi, who was working at three practices and pondering what the ...
Listen Now: Tips to Help Dentists Avoid a Malpractice Lawsuit
SESSION DESCRIPTION Bernice R. Bowley, a lawyer with Fillmore Riley LLP, offers 4 tips to avoid a malpractice lawsuit and ...
Raptors’ Dentist Rides High with the Team
Dr. Nkansah rides on the Raptors parade bus, June 17, 2019 NAME: Peter J. Nkansah, DDS Certified Specialist in ...
8 Tips to Help You Keep a Healthy Credit Score
You apply for a mortgage, car loan, business loan, or credit to make a significant purchase. The first thing the ...
Good and bad stress: Do you know the difference?
Some stress is actually good for us. It can help our minds focus, our senses sharpen and our bodies get ...
True Wealth is a State of Mind
On CDSPI's 60th anniversary, we talked to two dentists-clients for over 40 years-who have taken great joy from their ...
Watch out for that puck—OUCH!
NHL Dentists Keep Players in the Game They don't wear pads or carry a stick, but they're definitely part of ...
Born To Be a Dentist: Interview with a Military Dental Student, Dan Shirvani
Name: Dan Shirvani, BSc. Graduation: 2019, Faculty of Dentistry - Dalhousie University Achievements: 1st degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate, ...
Step or Level Payments—What’s Right for You?
There are so many disability insurance products to choose from-each with their own unique options. Sometimes it can be difficult ...
A Successful Practice Sale Takes Time
A dentist shares her experience-and advice Dr. Brenda Thomson recently sold her practice to her associate, and continues to work there ...
6 Ways to Protect Your Practice from Cyber Attacks
Malware. Phishing. Password Attacks. Rogue Software. Every day, cyber attacks are becoming smarter and more aggressive. Your client list contains ...
An Unconventional Journey to Dentistry
Raylien Chao studied in Taiwan, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, and Florida before starting to practise last summer in Vancouver. We ...
Five Tips to Help Avoid Back Injuries
Hours spent each day leaning over patients can take an excessive toll on a dentist's back. You can reduce your ...
One New Dentist. Three Practices.
Interview with a New Dentist Name: Dr. Khash Gharavi Graduation: 2017, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Achievements: President ...