The 2022 Manitoba Dental Conference will bring together the dental community for in person educational sessions, networking, social events and an exhibitor hall on April 22- 23 at the RBC Convention Centre in Regina, Manitoba.
This year our theme is wellness and we have 2 sessions on strategies that focus on your whole wellness outlook including mental health and financial health.
The 3 Be's for Positive Mental Health: Top strategies to recover from a long pandemic journey
Presented by: Shannon Gander
Sponsored by: CDSPI
Presentation dates: Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Our sponsored session presented by keynote speaker, Shannon Gander, a Mental Health and Resiliency Strategist and Director of Life Work Wellness is The 3 Be's for Positive Mental Health: Top strategies to recover from a long pandemic journey.
In this interactive and dynamic workshop, participants will learn:
Awareness and myths for common health concerns
Deliberate actions you can take for protecting your mental health while caring for patients
How to support a family member, co-worker or friend if they open up about their mental health
How to open a conversation if you have concerns
Best leading practice to end stereotypes & stigma
How we can mentor resilience to others through difficult times
Financial Strategies to Build (and Keep!) your Dream Dental Team
Presented by: Michael Tyler, CFP®, FMA®, Investment Planning Advisor for the Manitoba Region, CDSPI Advisory Services Inc. and Ed Dermit, CEO and President at CDSPI
Presentation dates: Friday, April 22 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

Michael will discuss the importance of financial wellbeing and participants gain insights on the leading insurance and investment solutions that provide you with stress‐free expert advice specifically with the dental community in mind.

Ed Dermit, CEO and President at CDSPI will also discuss our exciting new partnership as we have secured the most comprehensive Malpractice Insurance protection for dentists now available in the Canadian marketplace, with one of the world’s leading insurers, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Get the answers to the commonly asked questions about the insurance carrier change in We’ve Got You Covered --From A to Zurich.
Manitoba Dental Association members have access to CDSPI sponsored Member’s Assistance Program (MAP), a free, 24/7/365, confidential service, provided by Lifeworks that offers support and resources for a wide range of health, work and relationship issues.