A Grain of Salt
Some people aren't taught about personal finance at home or school and can struggle with investing their money, managing debt, ...
Did you know CDSPI exists to help you achieve and maintain a lifetime of financial wellbeing? We are not-for-profit and created by dentists with the singular mission of creating customized financial solutions to support the dental community. As a dental student, you're eligible for several no-cost or discounted products and services through CDSPI.
No-Cost Benefits for Students
Get to Know Your FCDSA President
Meet Allister Mason, a fourth year dental student at Dalhousie University, and current president of the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations (FCDSA). Allister discusses all the ways CDSPI is supporting dental students.
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No-Cost Student Insurance Package
Apply for comprehensive insurance that's exclusively designed for dental students.
Save on Travel, Home & Auto Insurance
As a dental student, you now have access to preferred rates on travel, home & auto insurance, and more.
Graduates & Early Career Dentists
As you embark on the next steps of your dental career, CDSPI has curated tools and resources to help you transition to practice with confidence. Find out all that CDSPI has to offer for soon-to-be graduates and new dentists.
Scotiabank Healthcare+ Dentist Banking Program
In addition to the Scotia Professional® Student Plan Line of Credit, as a dental student you can receive savings and rewards on personal banking solutions to help you manage your finances.
What Dental Students Have to Say
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Debt: Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Benefits
According to a recent study1, personal finances are the greatest source of stress for 22% of Canadians. However, the odds ...
Investing as a New Dentist – What You Need to Know
As a newly practicing dentist, investing early can help you achieve your financial goals and grow your savings through the ...
Five Key Financial Considerations for Dental Grads
Contributed by: MNP As new dental graduates embark on their careers, equipping them with financial knowledge sets them up for ...
BC Dental Students Experience Dentistry Through SSP Program
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Dentistry Summer Student Practitioner Program (SSPP) is a unique opportunity for incoming fourth-year dental ...
The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist (Part 2)
Part 2: Professional and Social Pressure In the final part of this series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of ...
The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for New Dentists (Part 1)
Part 1: Debt and Expectations In the first part of this two-part series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of ...
Transitioning from Dental Student to Associate
Congratulations, you're embarking on the next chapter of your journey as a practising dentist! Transitioning from dental school to launching your ...
New Dental Grad? Here are 5 Smart Ways to Manage your Debt
Recently graduated from dental school? Congratulations, that's a huge accomplishment - it's a tremendous milestone to don the white coat ...