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Bridging Cultures and Technology: The Visionary Journey of Dr. Kamea Aloha Lafontaine

September 5, 2024

In the dynamic intersection of technology, culture, and healthcare, few individuals embody the spirit of innovation as profoundly as Dr. Kamea Aloha Lafontaine. A general ...

Watch Now: What Happens When a Patient Sues you for Malpractice

August 8, 2024

SESSION DESCRIPTION Join CDSPI for an in-depth discussion of the dental malpractice landscape in Canada and what happens if a patient sues you for malpractice. ...

New Qtrade Cashback + Free Trades Offer

August 6, 2024

Qtrade is launching a new and lucrative Cashback + Free Trades Offer beginning August 1, 2024. OFFER #1: Get up to 5% cash back when ...

Five Key Financial Considerations for Dental Grads

August 2, 2024

Contributed by: MNP As new dental graduates embark on their careers, equipping them with financial knowledge sets them up for success. This article touches on ...

Advice on Handling a Malpractice Claim

July 26, 2024

Maintaining Your Defensibility Part of our mandate at CDSPI is to offer information to help dentists avoid legal issues with their patients wherever possible, and ...

Best Practices for Malpractice Prevention

July 26, 2024

Implementing strict protocols and continuous education is essential for effective malpractice prevention in dentistry. What is Malpractice? Malpractice is a professional breach of duty resulting ...

Consider Making Your Corporation Part of Estate Planning

July 11, 2024

Is your estate plan in order? You may already have certain elements in place, like a will, insurance and power of attorney. Beyond those basics, ...

Burnout: Warning Signs and How to Recover

June 27, 2024

When you are experiencing burnout - a feeling of mental and physical exhaustion - it is helpful to look at all areas to see where ...

The LOOP Volume 1: Why the Top Disability Risk in Dentistry Might Surprise You!

June 25, 2024

In this issue: Dentists and musculoskeletal disorders Beyond the dental chair with Dr. Kiran Atwal Reading the economic tea leaves Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Leading Cause ...

Drain Pain: The Hidden Risks of Uninsured Sewage Backups

June 14, 2024

There's growing evidence water and sewage backups is a problem across the nation. Sewage backups into residences have become the number one home insurance claim, ...

Work and Self-Worth: Redefining Identity Beyond the Dental Chair with Dr. Kiran Atwal

June 13, 2024

In January 2021, Dr. Kiran Atwal was thriving both personally, with a supportive husband and a 3-year-old toddler, and professionally, running a successful dental practice ...

The Summer Student Practitioner Program (SSPP) gives incoming fourth-year students to practice dentistry within approved competencies for up to seven weeks in any city across BC.

BC Dental Students Experience Dentistry Through SSP Program

June 12, 2024

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Dentistry Summer Student Practitioner Program (SSPP) is a unique opportunity for incoming fourth-year dental students to practice dentistry, within ...

Customize Your Retirement: Consider an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)

June 7, 2024

Only you know what you want your retirement to look like. If your practice is incorporated and you are looking for a more significant nest ...

Demystifying Trust Funds for Dentists

June 4, 2024

For many high-income earners, trust funds can provide long-term financial flexibility that creates many options for sharing and preserving wealth and optimizing tax savings. As ...

What Dentists Should Know About Illness and Disability

May 30, 2024

As a dentist, you're focused on your patients, your profession and the staff who keep your practice running. What if you couldn't work because of ...

How Dentists can Protect Their Dental Partnership with the Right Insurance

May 28, 2024

You have found the partner for your dental partnership. They are someone you trust, with your vision, who shares your passion, and who complements your ...

How Life Insurance can Safeguard your Estate…and Help Keep the Family Cottage

May 21, 2024

Immediate financing arrangements (IFA) are a financial planning strategy that allows incorporated practice owners to buy life insurance coverage while having access to funds for ...

Interest Rate Hikes Spark Interest in Annuities

May 15, 2024

A safe Investment Solution for Guaranteed Income How would you like to have an investment that is considered safe and will pay you a guaranteed ...

When Buying a Dental Practice, Ensure you’re Insured

May 8, 2024

It was hours to go before he was closing a deal to buy a practice, a landmark moment in any dentist's career. Everything was worked ...

If Life Insurance is the Answer, then What is the Question

May 2, 2024

Contributed by: John Wordsworth, CLU President, Lengvari + Associates Over the years I have heard people say they have enough assets so they don't need ...

Webinar: Cumberland Quarterly Investment Update

April 29, 2024

Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth "How will the recent market strength play out? As we expected, the Canadian and US economies started the year relatively ...

What Dentists Need to Know About the 2024 Federal Budget

April 26, 2024

Watch Now: What Dentists Need to Know About the 2024 Federal Budget On Thursday, May 2, CDSPI hosted a webinar with our partners at MNP ...

Preventing Spring Water Leaks

April 25, 2024

Take a good look around your property to make sure your home stays dry during this year's spring showers and prevent water leaks. Contributed By: ...

Beyond the Stars: CDSPI Shines with Morningstar Ratings

April 11, 2024

Investing in mutual funds, segregated funds or ETFs (exchange-traded funds) can be a complex undertaking, especially in turbulent economic times. When it comes to measuring ...

The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist (Part 2)

April 10, 2024

Part 2: Professional and Social Pressure In the final part of this series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of being a new dentist, we ...

Diversifying Your Portfolio: Understanding Asset Classes

March 13, 2024

Diversification might sound like a financial buzzword, but it is key to building a healthy and resilient investment portfolio. Instead of putting all your financial ...

CDSPI Launches Cyber Insurance Coverage

March 8, 2024

In a move to help protect dentists from the escalating threat of cybercrime within the healthcare sector, particularly targeting dental practices, CDSPI has launched a ...

Why are Data Breaches Increasing?

March 1, 2024

Contributed by: MNP Cyber attacks and breaches are increasing with the rapid rate of digital adoption - and becoming more damaging. While companies are spending ...

Cyber Awareness – Elevating Patient Privacy in Dental Communication with CDA Secure Send

February 29, 2024

In today's healthcare landscape, the need for efficient and secure communication is paramount. Gone are the days when sharing patient information, especially sensitive data like ...

How to Effectively Protect Your Dental Practice from Cyber Security Threats

February 29, 2024

Contributed by: MNP Cyber attacks and breaches are increasing with the rapid rate of digital adoption - and becoming more damaging. While companies are spending ...

Are You at Risk for Heart disease?

February 28, 2024

Provided by: TELUS Health Heart disease-a major health risk that can have tragic consequences-is considered a leading cause of death globally according to the World Health Organization ...

The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist and Emerging Stronger (Part 1)

February 6, 2024

Part 1: Debt and Expectations In the first part of this two-part series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of being a new dentist, we ...

Laddering: Safely Scale to New Financial Heights

February 6, 2024

Laddering is a straightforward, low-risk investment strategy that involves systematically investing a set amount at regular intervals in low-risk investments like government or corporate bonds ...

Dental Malpractice Chapter 2: Most Common Claims and How to Avoid Them

Watch Now: Most Common Malpractice Claims and How to Avoid Them

February 6, 2024

SESSION DESCRIPTION CDSPI is continuing the conversation about the dental malpractice environment in Canada. The recent webinar "Common Malpractice Claims and How to Avoid Them" ...

Dollar-Cost Averaging: A Smoother Path to Success

January 31, 2024

While it might sound complicated, dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is a simple concept that can lead to results that are anything but average. Rather than keeping ...

Webinar: Cumberland Year End Investment Review

January 30, 2024

Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth "As interest rates pivot from rising to falling, inflation tapers off with no recession yet in sight, and corporate earnings ...

Transitioning from Dental Student to Associate

January 24, 2024

Congratulations, you're embarking on the next chapter of your journey as a practising dentist! Transitioning from dental school to launching your career as a dentist can ...

New Dental Grad? Here are 5 Smart Ways to Manage your Debt

January 24, 2024

Recently graduated from dental school? Congratulations, that's a huge accomplishment - it's a tremendous milestone to don the white coat and make the transition from ...

Graduating from Dental School? Is it Time to Buy a Home?

January 24, 2024

You may have substantial student loans and be concerned about changing interest rates. You may also be hoping to one day purchase property for a ...

5 Things for Dental Students to Consider When Financing Their Education

January 24, 2024

Hopefully, the thrill of being accepted into dental school hasn't been overshadowed by how you're going to foot the bill. The cost of tuition for ...

3 Smart Strategies for Financing Dental School

January 24, 2024

You've always wanted to be a dentist. You've taken all the required courses, studied hard and sat through all the exams and finally received your ...

Five Ways to Simplify Your Life

January 23, 2024

Contributed By: TELUS Health CDSPI's Members' Assistance Program (MAP) provider, TELUS Health recently posted a wonderful new article with advice on "how to slow down, ...

The New Dentist Study Club Announces its 2024 Program

December 19, 2023

The New Dentist Study Club (NDSC) is an in-person education group with a focus on mentorship, friendship and support established to help young dentists navigate ...

Dr. Bruce Ward: Asking for Help has Always Been the Right Thing To Do

December 7, 2023

If you're anything like Dr. Bruce Ward, you've spent more time in the company of your dental colleagues and staff than you have with most ...

Dr. Matthew Moore Shares his Experience with Water Damage in his Dental Practice

December 6, 2023

On February 4, 2023, Fredericton was gripped by bone-chilling cold as the Maritimes experienced record low temperatures. That night, Dr. Matthew Moore, the owner of ...

Understanding Malpractice Risk: Advice for New Dentists

December 6, 2023

Transitioning from dental school to professional practice can be an exciting but overwhelming time for new dentists. Many new dentists tell us that anxiety over ...

Rev up Your Knowledge: 8 Car Insurance Myths

December 6, 2023

We've all heard some of the myths about car insurance, but do you really know the truth behind them? From "red cars cost more to ...

Connecting Passion and Purpose: A Conversation with 2023/2024 FCDSA President, Allister Mason

December 1, 2023

As the newly elected President of the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations (FCDSA), Allister Mason is focused on solidifying the federation's role in the ...

The First Home Savings Account: Your Questions Answered

November 20, 2023

What is the First Home Savings Account? The first home savings account, or FHSA, is a new savings tool to help first-time homebuyers purchase a ...

Investment Review and Outlook

October 17, 2023

Contributed By: Cumberland Private Wealth "An economic soft landing is still in sight as unemployment is relatively low, economic growth is positive, corporate earnings are ...

The Importance of Wellness for Dentists: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

September 13, 2023

Key Takeaways: The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to dentistry, impacting the wellness of dental professionals, their staff, and their families. It is crucial for ...

High Costs and Nature’s Fury: The Dual Threat to Dental Practices Today

September 12, 2023

Two of the biggest global stories of 2023 have been inflation and extreme weather. On their own, each has the potential to negatively impact your ...

A New Association for Alberta Dentists

September 8, 2023

Contributed by the Alberta Dental Association In December of 2020, the Government of Alberta passed a bill that would amend the Health Professions Act. This ...

The Power of Giving Back with Dr. Brian Cole

September 8, 2023

Part 2: September 2023 (update) Bridge to Health had a successful and very fulfilling outreach to the Kalangala District of Uganda on Lake Victoria this ...

Bringing Together the Dental Community to Build Strong and Collaborative Teams

September 4, 2023

Dr. Aisling Whitaker has been around dentists all her life and grew up wanting to be one. You could say it is a family affair. ...

Five Ways New Dentists can Kick-Start Their Financial Plan

August 29, 2023

Money. As a dentist with a few years under your belt, maybe you've got it all figured out. Or maybe money worries keep you up ...

When it’s Time to Activate Your Wildfire Emergency Response Plan

August 21, 2023

If there is an imminent wildfire threat in your region, it's time to activate your emergency response plan in order to limit property damage and ...

Resources to Protect Your Dental Practice From a Flood

July 27, 2023

In Canada, floods are the most commonly experienced natural hazard1. Our insurance partner, Zurich Canada, has prepared a list of resources that can help protect ...

Be Aware: Car Theft is on the Rise

June 13, 2023

At CDSPI we understand the importance of protecting your assets, including your vehicle. Unfortunately, car theft is on the rise, and it's important to take ...

Let the Experts Manage Your Wealth so You can Manage your Life.

June 13, 2023

Exceptional leaders recognize that time is their most valuable asset. Strategically allocating it to patient care, nurturing relationships with family and friends, and attending to ...

Emergency Information for Wildfires in Nova Scotia

May 30, 2023

As the threat of wildfires rises in Nova Scotia, so does the number of communities dealing with the threat of evacuation and damage to property. ...

How to Prepare your Home for a Wildfire

May 19, 2023

By: The Personal Did you know over 7,4001 forest fires occur in Canada every year? Most of them are caused by hot temperatures combined with drought, ...

Emergency Information for Wildfires in Western Canada

May 16, 2023

As the threat of wildfires continues to rise in many areas of British Columbia and Alberta, so does the number of communities dealing with the ...

Hassle-Free Travel: Proven Tips for a Stress-Free Trip

April 26, 2023

Traditional travel tips often remind you to have a valid passport and pack comfortable shoes, but there are other considerations that will make your adventures ...

How to Make Your Dental Practice More Attractive to Potential Buyers (MNP)

April 20, 2023

If you own a dental practice and are beginning to think about selling the business, potential buyers will look closely at your financial and operational ...

2023 Federal Budget Highlights (MNP)

April 19, 2023

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, delivered the 2023 Federal Budget (Budget 2023), entitled A Made-In-Canada Plan, on March 28, 2023. ...

2023 Ontario Budget Highlights (MNP)

April 19, 2023

Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled the province's 2023 Budget on Thursday, March 23, 2023. This year's budget, titled Building a Strong Ontario, is focused ...

Co-Insurance and the 90% Rule

April 4, 2023

The co-insurance clause is a clause found on CDSPI's TripleGuard™ Building Insurance. It's important to understand how it works because it affects the amount payable in ...

CDSPI and MNP Announce Strategic Agreement

March 28, 2023

TORONTO, March 28, 2023 - CDSPI, the leading provider of insurance, investments and tailored financial advice to dentists and dental students across Canada, and MNP, ...