In a profession like dentistry, people don’t always realise just how physically taxing it can be. One of the best pieces of advice I got early in my career was simple: protect yourself - especially while you’re young, fit and healthy, because you never know what might happen.

It’s easy to think we’re young and invincible, but I’ve heard way too many stories - sporting injuries, back spasms, hand and shoulder injuries. I’ve even heard of someone sneezing and putting their back out. And just like that, you could be out of work for months.

That’s why things like income protection, trauma cover or total and permanent disability insurance are so important. It’s about having that security and peace of mind - knowing you have a back-up plan if something ever stops you from working.

And I couldn’t have asked for anyone better than Kris Chand at Sherrin Partners Financial Advisers to look after me. Kris is my personal insurance broker and financial adviser, and I’m genuinely grateful for the time he spends getting to know me and my goals, and for explaining things to me in a way that actually makes sense.

Kris and the team specialise in financial planning for healthcare professionals, so they understand the unique challenges in our industry and know how to help us grow, manage and protect our wealth.

That way, we can focus on doing what we do best - looking after our patients - while they help secure our financial future and protect our greatest asset: ourselves.

This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. It does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider whether this information is appropriate for your circumstances and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any decisions.