| Date: | March 20, 2027 (By invitation only) |
| Location: |
Dental clinic |
Dentists, dental therapists, denturists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, nurses and more than 80 Saskatchewan Polytechnic students, faculty and staff volunteers, come together to provide easy access to quality health care.
This event is by invitation only. Participants must attend a pre-assessment appointment so we can determine what care is required. The number of people we see each year is dependent on our dental professional volunteers, time and amount of supplies. We thank all of our volunteers and sponsors for their continued support.
Health and Wellness Day (formerly Dental Day) was created in 2012 as a response to the barriers many people face within our community in accessing oral care. The name was changed this year as we have taken an interprofessional approach to address a holistic health and wellness approach. We recognize that there are many people who need help and we try to target those with the greatest need by partnering with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan, LINC program and the Regina Open Door Society.
Volunteer at Health and Wellness Day
Are you a licensed and registered dental professional in Saskatchewan? Sign up to volunteer and provide dental care at Health and Wellness Day.
Dental professional volunteers
Dental hygienists: What to bring
Please label your instruments.
Dental hygienists need to bring:
- 3 sets of instruments in cassettes
- 3 sets of ultrasonic tips (30K) you may use and 3 slow speeds.
- bucket for transporting your supplies
All disposable supplies will be provided. Please wear appropriate clinic attire and safety glasses. Henry Shein technicians will be on-site to provide assistance.
We provide disposable items include etchant, gauze, anesthetic, amalgam, composite, etc. These will be provided at a dispensary cart. You are only required to bring the items above, in addition to any unique items that you prefer to use.
Sterilization of instruments is provided, ongoing, throughout the day. Volunteers will be available to help you with set up, tear down, instrument processing, gathering supplies and documentation.
Dentists and dental therapists: What to bring
Please label your instruments.
All disposable supplies will be provided. Please wear appropriate clinic attire and safety glasses. Henry Shein technicians will be on-site to provide assistance.
There may not be supplies at the school to borrow as every operator is different as to their preferences.
Supply list:
This list is a minimum; please feel free to bring additional supplies to avoid not having your items sterilized in time.
- 2-3 restoration/endo kits
- 1 extraction kit-in case tooth is not restorable
- Endo handpieces
- 3 high speed hand pieces with couplers
- 3 low speed hand pieces with couplers
- 3 syringes
- 3 Dental Dam Forceps
- 3 Dental Dam Frames
- Files, paper points, gutta percha, gates, temporary restorative material, torch, irrigating syringes and tips
- Unique burs or items that you like to use
- Any other preferred supplies for this procedure
We provide disposable items include etchant, gauze, anesthetic, amalgam, composite, etc. These will be provided at a dispensary cart. You are only required to bring the items above, in addition to any unique items that you prefer to use.
Sterilization of instruments is provided, ongoing, throughout the day. Volunteers will be available to help you with set up, tear down, instrument processing, gathering supplies and documentation.
Student volunteers
Dental Hygiene students (Year three)
"Being involved in Health and Wellness Day at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is an opportunity we truly value. This event helps address barriers to oral healthcare by providing community members with access to oral health education, preventative care, and dental services they may not otherwise receive. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with other students, dental professionals, and volunteers who share a commitment to improving community health. Contributing to the oral health and well-being of community members while gaining valuable experience makes this event especially rewarding. We are proud to be part of an initiative that promotes accessible healthcare and supports individuals who face barriers to receiving the care they need."
Statistics
| Year | Number of clients seen | Treatment completed |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 42 | $20,000 |
| 2013 | 62 | $23,000 |
| 2014 | 75 | $32,000 |
| 2015 | 80 | $26,000 |
| 2016 | 90 | $44,000 |
| 2017 | 89 | $36,000 |
| 2018 | 48 | $31,000 |
| 2022 | 70 | $43,000 |
| 2023 | 71 | $47,000 |
| 2024 | 71 | $53,456 |
| 2025 | 92 | $67,712 |
| 2026 | 48 | $51,128 |
Sponsors
Sask Polytech gratefully acknowledges the financial support from our gold and silver sponsors. The funds received from these companies help cover the costs of the supplies used to deliver care and subsidizes further treatment that may be required. Thank you to our in-kind sponsors for donating oral care supplies, dental equipment, food, and refreshments for our volunteers. Finally, thank you to our volunteers for giving their time, knowledge and expertise to help those in need within our community.
Supporting
Contact us
Robin Mckay Ganshorn
robin.mckayganshorn@saskpolytech.ca
306-775-7323
