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Supporting Your Practice
Every week, more than 500,000
Canadians do not go to work because of
mental illness.5 What about your staff ?
Want to learn about wellness promotion in your
practice and ways to support your staff? Download
the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s National
Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the
Workplace. This free, voluntary standard offers
guidelines, tools and resources that can be used in
dental practices and other organizations.
Taking control
Many tools and resources are available to dentists who may
seek emotional or mental help and support. They can access
services tailored for dental professionals through CDPSI and
their provincial dental association or regulatory body.
Dr. Van Woensel points out that early identification of illness
is most beneficial, both for offering practitioners the help
they need and for improving patient and public safety.
“Programs dedicated to raising awareness and assisting
dentists create an environment for open communications
between dentists and the regulatory authorities,” he says.
Reaching out to colleagues
Dentists may be reluctant to talk to colleague about a
noticeable change in behaviour. “Just open that door. People
may not respond right away, but it will likely get them to
think about what they’re experiencing,” Dr. Clark says. “In the
end, it only shows that you care about them.” a
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Helplines for dentists
 CDSPI’s MAP service
MAP provides confidential
counseling and related support
services to all Canadian dentists,
their families and staff members at
no cost. (See p. 32)
1-800-268-5211
 Alberta
Confidential Assistance Program
Edmonton: 780-453-1873
1-800-Canniff (226-6433)
 British Columbia
Dental Profession Advisory
Program (DPAP)
Dr. John Palmer, BDS, MC, RCC
604-853-0089
Cell: 604-308-5232
1-800-661-9199
Ms. Toni Pieroni, RDH, MA, RCC
604-737-0168
1-888-669-9199
 Manitoba
The association refers dentists
to the CDSPI MAP service.
 New Brunswick
The association refers dentists
to the CDSPI MAP service.
 Newfoundland and Labrador
The association refers dentists
to the CDSPI MAP service.
 Northwest Territories, Nunavut
and Yukon
The association refers dentists
to the CDSPI MAP service.
 Nova Scotia
Professional Support Program
902-468-8215
 Ontario
RCDSOWellness Initiative
Dental Professional Addition
Program - Homewood
Health Centre
1-866-478-4230
Dr. Graeme Cunningham,
Wellness Consultant
647-867-6025
ODA Wellness Support Services
1-800-268-5211
 Prince Edward Island
The association refers dentists
to the CDSPI MAP service.
 Quebec
Homewood Human Solutions
(ACDQ)
514-875-0720
1-800-361-4858
 Saskatchewan
Team Assistance Program
(administered by PAR Consultants
of Canada Limited)
Saskatoon: 306-978-8282 or
1-877-978-8282
Regina: 306-352-0680 or
1-877-0352-0680