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The New Dentist Study Club

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.
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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.
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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.
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When Disability Keeps You From Working

Claims data from CDSPI shows that the leading cause of disability in dentists is from musculoskeletal injuries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Protect Yourself Against Dental Malpractice Suits

We spoke to several malpractice lawyers and asked them to share their insights and recommended best practices for handling malpractice suits.
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Stepping Up and Working Hard are in his DNA: Saif Matti

Sitting down with Saif Matti at a local coffee shop it didn’t take long to understand why his fellow students elected him as the President of the FCDSA.
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TFSA Strategies

For more than a decade, advisors across the country have been pushing their clients to invest in one of the greatest tax strategies Canadians have at their disposal: the TFSA.
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Insurance Premium Payment Options

CDSPI makes things easier by offering several payment options to suit your needs.
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Dealing with Cultural Differences in the Workplace

Since workplaces are more culturally diverse than ever before, the approach you take in relating to others may require some extra effort.
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Mental Health: Cultural and Ethnic Stigmas

Mental illness is of such significant concern that the World Health Organization (WHO) has implemented a global Special Initiative for mental health.
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Tips for Helping Your Child Through a Traumatic Event

For a parent or guardian, a traumatic event is frightening. It can be even more frightening and unsettling for children.
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Managing Stress After a Natural Disaster

It can be very challenging to manage stress after a natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, or earthquake.
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Supporting Employees Affected by a Natural Disaster

An employee affected by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, may need support from you as a manager.
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Helping Young Children Cope After a Natural Disaster

Children who have been involved in a natural disaster are afraid of many of the same things that adults are afraid of: that the event will happen again.
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How to Prepare Your Home For a Wildfire

Did you know over 7,400 forest fires occur in Canada every year?
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Reduce Your Retirement Stress

If you are getting close to retirement, or have just recently retired, there is a long list of business, personal and financial details that you need to address.