Dental Students

As you embark on a career in dentistry, CDSPI is here to help you succeed, with no-cost insurance for students and solutions to manage student debt.

Dental Students

As you embark on a career in dentistry, CDSPI is here to help you succeed, with no-cost insurance for students and solutions to manage student 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.

Exclusive Benefits for Dental Students

Dental Student Insurance Package

Includes life, disability, dental hand-tools, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, at no cost to you while you are a dental student.

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Certified Financial Planner® Services

Professionals at CDSPI Advisory Services Inc. are ready to help you with debt and credit questions, cash flow management, and investing.

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Professional Income Tax Return Preparation

A service provided by our partners at MNP, one of Canada's leading professional services firms. Dental students are eligible for a no-cost tax return.

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Home & Auto Insurance

Exclusive group rates, not available to the general public.

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Travel Insurance

From cancelled flights to medical emergencies. Travel the world knowing you're covered.

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Scotiabank Healthcare+ Dentist Banking Program

Savings and rewards on personal banking solutions to help you manage your finances.

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As you embark on the next steps of your dental career—we're here for you.

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.

Life happens. Let us help.

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A free, and confidential health and wellness counseling service sponsored by CDSPI and provided by TELUS Health.

Get support for your well-being, including stress and mental health concerns, as well as online extras, including fitness sessions, and perks (access discounts and exclusive offers!)

Helping you achieve financial success is our top priority.

Our advisors can provide a comprehensive and no cost review of your insurance and investment needs. Call us at 1.800.561.9401 or request a meeting.

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Helping you achieve financial success is our top priority.

Our advisors can provide a comprehensive and no cost review of your insurance and investment needs. Call us at 1.800.561.9401 or request a meeting.

Learn

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Continuing Education: Should You Buy, Join or Start Your Own Dental Practice?

This course shares essential insights for dentists and dental students navigating the decision to buy, join, or start a dental practice.
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BC Dental Students Experience Dentistry Through SSP Program

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What Dental Students Have to Say About CDSPI

J. Wuerch

Student, University of British Columbia

Very friendly and professional service. Thank you for the work you do for the summer student practitioner program with UBC dental students.

B. Pollock

Student, Western University

Friendly and open staff. They were honest that they are not commission-based so they are here for us.

V. Podskalniy

Student, Western University

No one else offered free insurance. I think this was a great way to build a relationship 

K. Namgyal

Student, Dalhousie University

It's making life easier for students at the time of dental school and after graduation as well. 

I. Hart

Student, McGill University

Ease of communication and clarity. Nice staff that are willing to help.

J. Nguyen

Student, University of Alberta

Great service and very responsive on both the Insurance and Investment side.

A. Schettini

Student, University of Manitoba

The agent who helped me out was extremely kind and helpful. Timing and information were perfect.

J. Nieberding

Student, University of Alberta

They offer free insurance to students. Very simple and straightforward, painless application process was appreciated.

R. Miller

Dental Student

Prompt, friendly service. CDSPI agent called me within one day to follow up on a question I asked via email.

We're Here to Help

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Give us a call

Our team is available weekdays, 8:30-4:30 pm.

1.800.561.9401

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You'll receive a response within 2 business days.

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For customized advice, you can meet with a licensed advisor to discuss your needs.