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What Dentists Should Know About Illness and Disability

Not being able to do what you love, and serve your patients, is a major setback. But you can protect yourself.
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How Dentists can Protect Their Dental Partnership with the Right Insurance

Now that you’ve got your dental partnership agreement signed, sealed and delivered, it’s important to protect it. That’s where insurance can help.
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How Life Insurance can Safeguard your Estate…and Help Keep the Family Cottage

Immediate financing arrangements are a financial planning strategy that allows incorporated practice owners to buy life insurance coverage while having access to funds for other investment opportunities.
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Interest Rate Hikes Spark Interest in Annuities

How would you like to have an investment that is considered safe and will pay you a guaranteed income every year for the rest of your life?
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When Buying a Dental Practice, Ensure you’re Insured

Without the proper insurance in place, a potential practice purchase can be in jeopardy. Discover which insurance policies most banks require.
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If Life Insurance is the Answer, Then What is the Question

John Wordsworth, CLU, explains the important role a life insurance policy plays in reducing tax and other financial burdens when liquidating an estate.
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Preventing Spring Water Leaks

The snow has its last hurrah and warmer days are back for good... or almost. Since spring also means rain, there’s unfortunately also a higher risk of water damage.
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The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist (Part 2)

In the final part of this series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of being a new dentist, we examine the phenomenon of imposter syndrome in dentistry.
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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. Think: don't put all your eggs in one basket.
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Why are Data Breaches Increasing?

What are businesses getting wrong with cyber security, and what needs to change to protect your organization from threats?
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Elevating Patient Privacy in Dental Communication with CDA Secure Send

In today’s healthcare landscape, the need for efficient and secure communication is paramount. CDA Secure Send can help.
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How to Effectively Protect Your Dental Practice from Cyber Security Threats

What are businesses getting wrong with cyber security, and what needs to change to protect your organization from threats?
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Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

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.
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The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for New Dentists (Part 1)

In the first part of this two-part series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of being a new dentist, we look at the importance of financial wellness.
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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.
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Dollar-Cost Averaging: A Smoother Path to Success

While it might sound complicated, dollar-cost averaging is a simple concept that can lead to results that are anything but average.
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Transitioning from Dental Student to Associate

Now that you’re about to earn your own income, it’s a good time to start thinking ahead to take stock of your goals.
New dental grad? Here are 5 smart ways to manage your debt

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

With the cost of dental school ranging from $60,000 to over $200,000, depending on the school, you’ve just obtained the most expensive university degree in Canada.
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Graduating from Dental School? Is it Time to Buy a Home?

Fortunately, as a dentist, your potential strong future earnings can help make home ownership a reality. Before taking the leap into home ownership, however, there are several important factors to consider.
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5 Things for Dental Students to Consider When Financing Their Education

The cost of tuition for a four-year degree from a Canadian dental school can run over $200,000. But the good news is you’ve got options.
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3 Smart Strategies for Financing Dental School

There are options that can help, ranging from government student loans to bank student line of credits, scholarships and bursaries.
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Five Ways to Simplify Your Life

Mary Pipher, clinical psychologist and best-selling author, shares advice on how to slow down, relax, and achieve a greater sense of happiness and peace in life.
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Asking for Help has Always Been the Right Thing To Do: Dr. Bruce Ward

A lot has changed since Dr. Ward started practising dentistry nearly half a century ago. But one thing remains true—dentists need to help each other succeed and be there to support each other.
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A Dentists Experience With Water Damage in his Dental Practice: Dr. Matthew Moore

The extreme cold had caused the pipes in his office's sprinkler system to burst, resulting in water damage throughout the practice.
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Understanding Malpractice Risk: Advice for New Dentists

Many new dentists tell us that anxiety over potential malpractice claims weighs on their minds, and they are unsure of the role insurance plays in safeguarding their careers and financial futures.