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  • May 1, 2020

    Alberta Announces Relaunch Strategy with Dental Practices Re-Opening May 4th

      May 1, 2020   The Province of Alberta shared its relaunch strategy, which follows a gradual and phased approach to re-opening businesses and services. Beginning Monday, May 4th, as a part of phase one, dentists and other health-care workers may resume their services, as long as they are able to abide by guidelines set […]

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  • April 29, 2020

    Manitoba Announces Phase One for Restoring Services, Including Dentistry

      April 29, 2020   Beginning May 4th, the province of Manitoba will begin easing restrictions. Like other provinces, they will implement a phased approach, followed by a minimum 3-4 week period of evaluation, before moving to the next phase.   Under the newly released plan, Manitoba dentists and dental hygienists can resume practicing on  […]

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  • April 23, 2020

    Saskatchewan Announces Plans to Re-Open Businesses Including Dental Practices

      April 23, 2020   On April 23rd, Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, announced the province’s phased approach to lift restrictions and re-open businesses and services. Broken into five phases, the plan outlines which types of businesses can re-open and when. It also outlines measures that businesses must […]

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  • April 22, 2020

    An Important Update for TripleGuardTM Policyholders in British Columbia

      April 22, 2020   Dear TripleGuard™ Client,   I’m pleased to let you know that Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (Aviva) is ready to begin processing pandemic claims for dentists in British Columbia under the TripleGuard™ insurance policy.   I’d like to thank Executive Director, Jocelyn Johnston, President, Dr. James Singer and the Board […]

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  • April 20, 2020

    MAP Available to all those affected by Portapique, Nova Scotia shooting

      As a result of the tragic shootings that occurred in the rural community of Portapique, Nova Scotia on Saturday, April 18, we would like to remind all dentists, their staff, and their families that no-cost support and counselling is available through CDSPI’s Member Assistance Program (MAP)* at 1.844.578.4040 or workhealthlife.com.   A crisis or […]

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  • April 17, 2020

    Answering Your Questions about TripleGuardTM Insurance Pandemic Coverage

      Ed Dermit, President CDSPI, in conversation with John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, gives an update on the ongoing insurance coverage situation, and provides clarity on who is currently covered and what to expect when making a claim.   Content originally shared by CDA Oasis, April 17, 2020.

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  • April 15, 2020

    An Important Update for TripleGuardTM Policyholders in Northwest Territories

      April 15, 2020   Dear TripleGuard™ Client,   We’re pleased to let you know that Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (Aviva) is ready to begin processing pandemic claims for dentists in the Northwest Territories under the TripleGuard™ insurance policy.   I’d like to thank the President of the NWT/NU Dental Association, Dr. Roger Armstrong, […]

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  • April 13, 2020

    An Update on TripleGuard Pandemic Coverage for B.C. Dentists

      April 13, 2020   We would like to provide our clients in British Columbia with an update regarding your pandemic claims coverage and the claims process as it stands today.   CDSPI Advisory Services Inc. (CDSPI) acts as your insurance broker, while Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (Aviva) is the insurance underwriter.   Aviva […]

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  • April 13, 2020

    Information about the TripleGuard™ Pandemic claims process

      We’re pleased to inform you that Aviva Insurance Company of Canada (Aviva) is ready to begin processing your pandemic claim under your TripleGuard™ insurance policy. Some of the details of what you will need to provide to Aviva during the claims process are set out below.   About Your Pandemic Coverage Although the TripleGuard™ […]

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  • April 13, 2020

    FAQ: TripleGuard™ Insurance Pandemic Coverage

      Last Update: September 30, 2020   NEW If a second wave of COVID-19 causes my practice to shut down again in 2020, will TripleGuardTM insurance provide pandemic coverage benefits?   Here are some important considerations to help you determine if you may be eligible for coverage in 2020:   Your pandemic coverage has an […]

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