Students & New Dentists

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 ...
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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One New Dentist. Three Practices.

  Interview with a New Dentist Name: Dr. Khash Gharavi Graduation: 2017, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Achievements: President ...