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Relationships evolve, and so do the challenges that come with them. ❤️

In this article from TELUS Health, discover the keys to healthy relationships: Relationship Changes.

Whether you're starting a new relationship, navigating life changes as a couple, facing a separation, or simply looking to strengthen your connection, support is available through the Members' Assistance Program (MAP).

Relationship Changes - CDSPI Relationship changes—good or bad—can cause disruption in your life. These resources can help you navigate some of the challenges.

The early years of dental practice can bring some of the biggest financial decisions of your career. Student debt. Saving and investing. Buying a home. Starting or growing your family. Preparing for practice ownership.

Each decision matters, and they are often more connected than they seem.

Join CDSPI and Scotiabank on August 19 for Plan with Purpose: Debt, Life Goals, and Buying a Practice, a practical panel discussion designed for new dentists and dentists in their first years of practice.

You’ll hear practical guidance on balancing competing priorities, understanding what lenders look for in a practice purchase, protecting your income and building financial habits that can support your long-term success.

Register today: https://ow.ly/Czfo50ZwhNO

Water damage. Fire. Theft.
Do you know the most common home insurance claims—and how to prevent them? 🏠

Protecting your home starts with the right knowledge and the right coverage.

Through CDSPI, dental students, dentists and their employees can access preferred home insurance rates, helping you stay protected with exclusive savings and tailored coverage.

👉 Read the article and learn how to prevent common claims: https://www.cdspi.com/learn/common-property-insurance-claims-and-how-to-help-prevent-them/

Common Property Insurance Claims— and How to Help Prevent Them - CDSPI The most common property insurance claims in Canada and what you as a homeowner can do to help prevent them.

Before you sign your first associate agreement, make sure you know what to look for.

Join CDSPI on July 29 for Before You Sign Anything: What Every New Dentist Needs to Know, a one-hour webinar for new dentists and dental students preparing to enter practice.

Legal, insurance and financial planning professionals will discuss associate agreements, income variability, contractual risk, disability and income protection, and the decisions that can shape your first five years in practice.

Register today: https://events.cdspi.com/ev/c/82262393/BeforeYouSignAnything

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health challenge this year. Yet myths and stigma can make it harder to seek help. For dental professionals, your mental health is just as important as your clinical skills - but it’s often misunderstood.

From “I should handle stress on my own” to “seeking help is a sign of weakness”, common myths can hold dentists and dental students back from getting the support they need.

Let’s change that.

Learn the facts and explore how CDSPI’s Members’ Assistance Program (MAP) can support your well-being—confidentially and at no cost.

Read more: https://www.cdspi.com/learn/mental-health-myths-and-facts/

Sponsored by CDSPI and provided by TELUS Health, the Members’ Assistance Program (MAP), is a free and confidential support service to help you and your immediate family deal with life’s challenges — big or small.

Great dental teams don’t happen by accident – they're built. Whether you're managing a practice, career associates, or just starting your dental career, knowing how to support, motivate, and connect with your team makes all the difference.

That’s where CDSPI’s Members’ Assistance Program (MAP) comes in - offering dentists, dental students, their families and staff the tools and resources to strengthen leadership, communication, and well-being.

Discover 5 simple ways to bring out the best in your team. https://ow.ly/oyJS50ZrSib

Five Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your Team - CDSPI Discover how to bring out the best in your team, and develop one that is motivated to delivering the best experience to your customers.

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health challenge this year. Yet myths and stigma can make it harder to seek help. For dental professionals, your mental health is just as important as your clinical skills - but it’s often misunderstood.

From “I should handle stress on my own” to “seeking help is a sign of weakness”, common myths can hold dentists and dental students back from getting the support they need.

Let’s change that.

Learn the facts and explore how CDSPI’s Members’ Assistance Program (MAP) can support your well-being—confidentially and at no cost.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cdspi.com/learn/mental-health-myths-and-facts/


Sponsored by CDSPI and provided by TELUS Health, the Members’ Assistance Program (MAP), is a free and confidential support service to help you and your immediate family deal with life’s challenges — big or small.

Dentists spend their careers caring for others. But stress, physical and mental health challenges, and unexpected life events can affect one’s ability to practise.

Join CDSPI on July 23 for a candid webinar featuring Dr. Grant Matheson: When a Healthcare Career Gets Interrupted: A Real Story, and What Dentists Can Learn.

The session will examine the personal, professional and financial realities dentists may face when health interrupts their ability to practise. It will also explore confidential resources such as the Members’ Assistance Program (MAP) which can provide support and financial stability during recovery.

Register to attend live or receive the recording: https://events.cdspi.com/ev/AmmwbPczqu2f5mYgPzU_gnKJtDCmRPNTqPNS-6EFGXeEJpmx5TST~Al-UvIRk8fsdA3badahdacQANnXeAPRRZHonZiIBibxV9pFnE4_5CqXFNg

Connecting with the dental community across Canada this year has been incredibly valuable.

From AGMs to conferences and celebrations, the conversations we’ve had are shaping how we think about supporting dentists today—and into the future.

Sessions like Stop the Financial Bleeding sparked meaningful “aha” moments, offering practical guidance on financial planning, practice management, and navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Together, we explored where revenue can quietly slip away—and how stronger planning, protection, and advice can make a real difference.

What stood out most?
Across provinces and practice types, dentists are facing many of the same challenges—and opportunities. Hearing diverse perspectives reinforced the power of sharing experiences and learning from one another.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—and to the incredible panelists who made these conversations so impactful.
It’s always a pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones.

We’re here to help.

🦷 Swipe through for highlights from some of the inspiring moments.

Our webinar “A Malpractice Survival Guide” brought together dentists from across Canada and now you can watch it on demand. Hear directly from a malpractice lawyer, insurance advisor, and claims adjuster as they break down situations that puts practices at risk 👇

✅The most common malpractice claims - and how to avoid them
✅Why strong documentation is critical to your defence
✅What to say (and what not to say) when faced with potential legal action
✅How your insurance coverage supports you - and what it’s designed to protect

As your trusted partner, CDSPI is committed to helping you navigate risk with clarity.


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A Malpractice Survival Guide for Dentists Claims are more common than you may realize, but they don’t have to...