CDA Essentials 2019 • Volume 7 • Issue 2

7 Issue 2 | 2019 | RS ive. about the adva ntages we ervices compani es: on dentists so w e know the you evolve from students, owners, to transitioning ws us to provide expert a practice, investing anaging risk, tax-efficiency, to help you thrive. on’t answer to an owner and a return on their to be paid. Our business to operate on a g any benefits back to ur programs, or funding e dental community. a longer term view, and o benefit you . We pay close attention. We have an advisory panel of dentists of a ll ages, in all types of practices, from all parts of Cana da who help us focus on what’s important to you. W hen we have a new product or service in the pipeli ne, we tap into them first. They’re our eyes and ears a nd they do a great job of it. It’s great to celebrate 60 years, but it’s e ven more fun to look forward. • We’re going to double down with our fo cus on service. We’re always striving to make it fa ster, easier to understand and more convenient to d o business with us, in whatever way best suits each client. • We’re going to continue to focus on our already strong delivery of advice. It will be even more tailored, and more targeted to specific groups from students to associates to specialists to retirees. • We’re going to find even more ways to access dentists’ feedback in real time. We want to know what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can make improvements. I want dentists to think of us as their best ally. As we move forward together, I want to continue to build the trust of dentists, so they know they can count on us, and truly understand that we are always acting in their interests. It’s why we exist. That’s what CDSPI has always been about... and will continue to be. HOW YOU BENEFIT FROM CDSPI Whether it’s preferred rates for insurance, investments tailored to your needs, expert advice, or sponsorships of important programs, we work hand-in-hand with dental associations to provide the benefits you need and want. DA and provincial associations create anadian Dental Services Plans Inc. administer financial services. CDSPI evolves to offer advice, insurance and investments. Nearly $1 billion invested with CDSPI Over 49,000 total insurance policies in force 70.5% of Canadian dentists are CDSPI clients to it, Ed Der mit Preside nt, CDSPI 2019 LUTION Dietary Advice for Patients with Erosive Too h W ar Page 27 C se Report: Oversized Implant and Soft Tissue Loss Page 33 CDSPI Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Dentists Page 38 CONTENTS Supporting Your Practice 27 Helping Patients with Erosive Tooth Wear Change Dietary Habits 33 Case Report: An Oversized Implant May Have Caused Soft Tissue Loss in this Patient 38 CDSPI Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Dentists Classifieds 41 Offices and Practices, Positions Available, Advertisers’ Index Obituaries 46 Remembering Dentistry Leaders: Dr. Harry Rosen 2019 DENTAL MEETINGS Page 37