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 ...
As a key member of the dental team, you are the backbone of the practice. Your tireless efforts ensure patients receive the care and service they expect. You’re also first on the scene when your colleagues need the tools and support to deliver that exceptional care. It can be easy to overlook your own wellbeing.
We can help you there.
Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Hygienists, certified dental assistants, dental nurses or dental therapists in any province or territory (other than Quebec) who are employed by an eligible dentist and need to purchase their own malpractice coverage, are eligible to apply for CDSPI’s Malpractice Insurance plan. The coverage offers up to $2-million per claim, to a maximum of $6-million per calendar year, with a low $500 deductible at a premium of $106.99. Ensure you have confirmed that the coverage terms and coverage limits of the CDSPI Malpractice policy meet any requirements as set by your governing regulatory body*. Apply online or give us a call from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET at 1.800.561.9401 to learn more.
*Please note this policy does not provide an Extended Reporting Period (tail coverage), for insureds who are employed as dental hygienists, certified dental assistants, dental nurses and dental therapists.
Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
A comprehensive package of essential insurance coverages is available to all dental office staff working at least 18 hours per week for one or more dentists who are members of a dental association in Canada. Cover the things in your life that matter most and help protect your ability to provide for your loved ones.
Wellness
Have you tried the Members' Assistance Program (MAP)?
It’s a confidential health and wellness counselling service sponsored by CDSPI and provided by TELUS Health…and it’s free for dental staff and their families!
Find support to help you:
- Achieve wellbeing
- Manage relationships and family
- Deal with workplace challenges
- Get legal advice
- Find child and elder care resources
Learn
Never stop learning, never stop growing. Check out some of these features and articles curated for you:
Are You at Risk for Heart disease?
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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MAP is sponsored by CDSPI and provided by TELUS Health.