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Five Ways to Improve Your Dental Practice Cash Flow
As a dentist, caring for your patients is your top priority, however you may sometimes face some difficult decisions that could impact your cash flow.
Should you Open a Second Dental Practice?
While expanding your practice may be financially rewarding, there are several points you’ll want to consider ensuring that your second location is as successful as your first.
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 take the escalator up and the elevator down.
Perspectives on Wellness: Dr. Diana Liu
An associate at a busy practice in Sechelt, B.C., shares her approach to balancing the pressure of work.
9 Budget Tips for Dental Students
A dentistry degree is one of the most expensive degrees to obtain. These tips can help set you up for success.
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 are properly protected.
Dentists Share What Advice They Would Give To Their Younger Selves
Hindsight is always 20/20. Dentists share what they wish they knew when they were starting out in their careers.
Creating a Collegial Environment in your Dental Practice: Dr. Kevin Urness
Dr. Kevin Urness, a general dentist in Red Deer, Alberta, shares his insights on how to build a sense of community in your dental practice.
TFSA or RRSP? It Depends on Your Financial Plan.
Every year around this time, we get asked whether it's best to invest in an RRSP or TFSA. Like many things, it depends and both accounts have their benefits.
Five Steps to Improve your Mental Health
As we lead increasingly busy lives, the practice of mindfulness reminds us to pause and take in the present moment.
The New Dentist Study Club
Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta founded The New Dentist Study Group as a welcoming environment for dentists to learn skills in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Ready to Buy or Lease Real Estate for Your Practice?
Whether you are starting a new practice or have outgrown your current practice's location, there can be benefits to both leasing and buying real estate.
Best Practices for Dentists Treating Newcomers
It is increasingly likely that you will be asked to provide care for patients who are being treated for the first time in our country.
When Disability Keeps You From Working
Claims data from CDSPI shows that the leading cause of disability in dentists is from musculoskeletal injuries.
A Profile in Multitasking: Nima Laghapour Lighvan
Meet Nima Lighvan, former president of the FCDSA discusses his move to Canada from Iran as a teenager, and the state of dentistry in Canada.
Dash Cams can Provide Economical and Effective Protection to Drivers
Dash cams—or dashboard cameras—allow you to record video and audio of your surroundings while you drive. If you’re considering this investment, here are some benefits and tips to think about.
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 the future.
A Personal Experience With a Career-Changing Disability: Dr. Jeff Williams
“People needed me to get better. I was the only dentist in this small community.”
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 the most common outdoor upgrades and insurance considerations to keep in mind.
How to Recruit and Retain Your Dental Team
Recruiting and retaining staff within a dental practice is one of the many challenges faced by dentists.
What is Equipment Breakdown Insurance and How Can it Protect Your Dental Practice?
An overview of the equipment breakdown option offered in TripleGuard insurance policies, including "what" it is, and "how" it protects dentists.
Tax Considerations for Professionals That Divorce: Dividing Assets
Divorce can be a contentious and costly process for professional practice owners. MNP offers options to divide assets in both a tax efficient and fair manner.
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 future.
