Northern Health and Wellness Day, formerly Northern Dental Day, began in 2019 as a response to barriers many people face in accessing oral care. The event helps people with the greatest need while reducing barriers to care and focusing on overall health and wellness.
| Date: | September 25-26, 2026 |
| Location: | La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation Health Clinics |
Dental professionals and Saskatchewan Polytechnic students, faculty and staff volunteer to provide easy access to quality health care in northern communities.
Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. We aim to provide quality care
to as many people as possible in a safe and respectful environment.
Join us as a volunteer
If you are a licensed and registered dental professional in Saskatchewan, join our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events. Continuing education credit will be forwarded to your association following the event.
Dental professional volunteers
What to bring
We mostly use portable dental chairs with compressors. Please ensure what you bring is compatible with our units.
Dentists and dental therapists
- 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
Dental hygienists
- 3 sets of instruments in cassettes
- 3 sets of ultrasonic tips (30K) you may use and 3 slow speeds.
- bucket for transporting your supplies
What we provide
All disposable items will be provided including etchant, gauze, anesthetic, amalgam, composite, etc.
Sterilization of instruments is provided throughout the day. Volunteers will be available to help with set up, tear down, instrument processing, gathering supplies and documentation.
A Sinclair Dental technician will be on site to provide assistance.
Statistics
| Year | Number of clients seen | Treatment completed |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 167 | $84,080 |
| 2019 | 90 | $47,961 |
| 2018 | 94 | $26,101 |
Sponsor
Our sincere thanks to the following sponsor for their support.
Contact us
If you have questions, contact Dean Lefebvre at dean.lefebvre@saskpolytech.ca or 306-775-7552.
