On-Campus Dental Clinic

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO READ BEFORE FILLING OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM BELOW:

Dental hygiene treatment is performed by a student(s) registered in a Dental Hygiene Program at Canadore College and under the direct supervision of qualified dental professionals.

Canadore College accepts clients to the clinical facilities based on their suitability for teaching purposes and reserves the right to refuse any client deemed not suitable.

If you become a client of the Dental Hygiene Clinic, appointments will be scheduled on the days and times that the assigned student is available.

As our students are developing their dental skills, your treatment will require multiple appointments ranging from 4 to 7 appointments and sometimes more to complete your treatment.

Clinics operate during the academic year from September to April.

After completing and submitting the online form, you will be automatically placed in queue for client screening.  While we do our best to respond to requests in a timely manner, please be aware that we receive a high volume of treatment requests.

Our response to your request will be based on the time of year that you make your request, the type of treatment that you require, and your suitability for teaching purposes.

PLEASE NOTE: It is not uncommon for it to take several weeks, and in some cases months, to be assigned to one of our students.  There’s no need to re-register once you’ve submitted the form online.

Complete the Dental Hygiene Online Registration Form

Who will perform the treatment?

You will be treated by Dental Hygiene students who are enrolled in year 2 and 3 of the program under the direct supervision of a Registered Dental Hygienist.

When are the appointments?

The clinic hours are from 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30-430 pm and 5:30-8:30 pm.

Exclusions include, but are not limited to, public holidays, examination periods for students, staff development days, weather related closures and summer break.

Where are the appointments?

The Dental clinic is located at Canadore College’s College Drive Campus on the third floor of the Village “V” wing. Elevator access is available if needed.

How long are appointments?

Appointments are typically 2 ½ - 3 hours in length. As our students are developing their dental skills, your treatment will require multiple appointments ranging from 4 to 7 appointments and sometimes more to complete your treatment.

What costs are associated?

Most services offered are free except for sports guards and professional teeth whitening. The only cost to you is your time.
Sports guards and professional teeth whitening services will be available until the end of March and will resume in September each year.

What are my responsibilities as a client?

• Please be on time.
• 24 hours’ notice is required if you cannot keep an appointment, please email or call the dental clinic ASAP. This will allow our students to contact other clients.
• Cancelling on short notice or missing more than two appointments may result in your discontinuation from the clinic.
• Ensure that you have enough time to keep appointments before agreeing to become a client. Commitment is absolutely necessary to promote student success.

What is the screening appointment?

Your first contact will likely be a “Pre-Screening” appointment over the telephone. This includes a short questionnaire that a Dental Technician will complete with you.

The Dental Technician will add your name to a waiting list. A student will contact you to book your dental appointments according to their clinical schedule.

Canadore College accepts clients to the clinical facilities based on their suitability for teaching purposes and reserves the right to refuse any client deemed not suitable.

How soon will I receive a dental cleaning?

If you become a client of the Dental Hygiene Clinic, appointments will be scheduled on the days and times that the assigned student is available.

If you are in a hurry to have a dental cleaning or have specific deadlines in mind, you should consider going to a private dentist/hygienist whose office schedule will be much more flexible than our students’ schedules.

What happens when my treatment is done?

After your treatment is complete, you will be asked if you’d like to remain on our client recall list.

If I am experiencing a dental emergency, what do I do?

Please contact the Dental Emergency Services in North Bay and Area at 705.476.5444

I live outside of North Bay and/or I am a student from out of town, can I still be a client.

As long as you can attend appointments scheduled by your assigned Dental Hygiene student and are willing to travel, you are more than welcome to join our clinic. 

Where do I park on campus?

Designated clinic parking is available within the Village lot with no charge overflow in lot 7.  Clients must bring license plate information to the clinic upon arrival.

How to get to the clinic with North Bay Transit?

There are multiple city transit buses that arrive at the front doors of Canadore College’s College Drive Campus.

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