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June, 2020
Year 2020, Issue 8
Accent on Assisting
President’s Message
I would also like to thank Karly Edwards for her
help and guidance during her term as President.
Karly, I look forward to working with you in your
new role as Past President!
I am extremely happy to be able to introduce Jenn
Prpich as President Elect and to give a warm wel-
come to our newest council member, Shannon
Elaschuk. I am eagerly anticipating getting to know
you both better and working with you in the near
future.
As you may know, Council meets periodically
throughout the year. This past February, we met in
Saskatoon and the dominant topic was the retire-
ment of our esteemed Executive Director, Susan
Anholt. A committee has been formed and we are
now in the process of searching for our new ED!
Other topics of discussion during that meeting in-
cluded SAIT/USASK accreditation, a wider variety
of professional development opportunities and a
focus on mental health.
The SAIT/USASK Dental Assisting program is locat-
Gillian Isabelle, RDA
ed in Saskatoon. This program is extremely benefi-
SDAA President
cial to the oral health community as we have been
experiencing a shortage of registered dental assis-
Greetings, fellow RDAs! For those of you who aren't tants in Saskatchewan for quite some time. I look
aware, my name is Gillian Isabelle and I have been forward to continuing to support recruiting of new
serving on the council as President Elect for the dental assisting students.
past two years. I am very excited to now be ad-
dressing you as President of the SDAA. I was able to actively participate in the updated
Implant Course at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Insti-
I'd like to take a moment to thank Gillian Nault as tute last October. I found it quite informative and
she exits the council. Thank you Jill, for all of your helpful in broadening my understanding of dental
hard work and dedication to this council. Your voice
(Continued on page 3)
and advocacy will be missed.
Inside this Issue Saskatchewan Dental Job Board
President’s Message ............ 1
Assistants’ Association Visit the SDAA website to track
Box 294 new job opportunities
Professional Contacts ........... 2
Kenaston SK S0G 2N0 www.sdaa.sk.ca
Calendar of Events ............... 2
Monday to Thursday
SK Polytechnic Courses ........ 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan ...... 4
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SDAA PD (tentative) ............. 4
Executive Director Search .... 5
Phone: (306) 252-2769 National Dental Assisting
Dental Sense Consulting....... 5
Fax: (306) 252-2089 Examining Board
email: sdaa@sasktel.net Suite 204—2283 St. Laurent Blvd
SDAA Benefit Plan ................ 5
website: www.sdaa.sk.ca Ottawa ON K1G 5A2
College Update .................... 6
Jenn Prpich, President Elect . 6
Office Location:
603 – 3rd Street Phone: (613) 526-3424
College Update .................... 6
Kenaston SK Fax: (613) 526-5560
Outstanding Essay Prizes...... 7
STAFF email: office@ndaeb.ca
Team Assistance Program .... 7 website: www.ndaeb.ca
ED/Registrar: Susan Anholt
Council List .......................... 8 Stephen Grundy
PD Coordinator: Jannelle Claypool
Admin Assistant: Kim Johnson Chief Administrative Officer
Special points of interest
• Message from Susan Anholt, RDA,
BA, Pg. 6
• The New Normal!, Pg. 7 Calendar of Events
• Good Life Fitness centers are
beginning to reopen to serve their
members. They have extensive September 26, 2020 —SDAA PD Event, Saskatoon (TENTATIVE)
protocols in place to keep their
members safe and healthy. Visit November 6 & 7, 2020 — SDAA Council Meeting
their website to inform yourself
at: www.goodlifefitness.com, Pg. February 5 & 6, 2021—SDAA Council, Saskatoon
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April 23, 2021—SDAA Council, Saskatoon
April 24, 2021—SDAA AGM & PD Event, Saskatoon
September 24 & 25, 2021—SDAA PD Event, Regina
November 5 & 6, 2021 —SDAA Council, Regina
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President’s Message (cont.)
(Continued from page 1) sure to COVID-19 itself. Focusing on your mental
implants. I highly recommend this course to any as- and emotional health is crucial. I am a huge advo-
sistants who work in a clinic where dental implants cate for self care. There are many resources availa-
are placed and/or restored. ble to help provide the tools and support we need
to navigate this "new normal'. I was able to access
Another area we discussed was focusing on includ-
many helpful websites just by searching my web
ing mental health, which is more important than ev-
browser under 'mental health resources for dental
er before. We are now living during the first signifi-
workers'. The Saskatchewan Health Authority also
cant pandemic in over 100 years. Everything about
offers Healthline 811. The 811 call line is free, availa-
our lives has changed, and not always for the better.
ble 24/7, is confidential and they even offer transla-
Our AGM this year took place online through a
tion of over 100 languages. Please understand that
Zoom conference call. All of our events from March
if you are struggling, you are not alone. The SDAA is
of this year till now have been cancelled. Some of us
here to support all its members and I guarantee you
have not been able to return to work due to the
are not alone! We are here for you.
shortage of PPE. Those of us that are fortunate
enough to work have to contend with a revolving With that being said, we do still have our Fall event
door of protocols, diligent screening of patients and booked for September 26th, 2020 at the Saskatoon
rigorous infection control procedures. Not to men- Inn in Saskatoon. The SDAA will keep its members
tion the anxiety surrounding the possibility of expo- informed if this event is going to go ahead or be
cancelled. There are also still many resources availa-
ble on our website for all
RDAs to access in order to
gain CE credits.
Take care and stay safe!
Gillian Isabelle, RDA
SDAA COUNCIL HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON ZOOM
TOP ROW: (L-R) Karly Edwards, Susan Anholt (staff), Gillian Isabelle, Dawn Schmaus
SECOND ROW: (L-R) Doug Finnie, Melissa Blow, Jill Nault, Jenn Prpich
THIRD: ROW: (L-R) Lisa Lee, Colleen Kennedy, Jannelle Claypool (staff) , Pam Spink
BOTTOM ROW: Jim Coulter
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic Courses
Post Graduate Courses Courses for the Dental Aide
Gingival Retraction Cord (DNTL-1602) Radiation QA for Dental Offices (Dental Aide)
Provisional Crown (DENT-1617) (DENT-1618 print/distance)
registration is open throughout the year
Insertion & Carving of Amalgam Restorations
(DENT-1600) Dispensary Assistant IPC (Dental Aide)
Dental Implant Surgery (DNTL-1605 online) (DENT-1622 online)
registration is open throughout the year
Dental Implant Prosthetics (DNTL-1607)
Dental Assisting Re-entry (DNTL-1603) Please access courses via: https://saskpolytech.ca/
programs-and-courses/part-time-studies/health-
Note: all courses are currently postponed. Notice
sciences.aspx?utm_source=short-url
will be provided when registration reopens.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan Online courses
WorkSafe Saskatchewan offers many training courses online. This means you can work on them at your
own pace and when it’s convenient for you. This also makes it easier to have more of your co-workers
trained in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and in incident investigation
and inspection training.
NOTE: Successfully completing both the Workplace Incident Investigation course and Workplace Inspection
Training course provides the equivalent of the Level 2 Occupational Health Committee Course.
Courses include:
Ergonomics Young worker readiness certificate course
Hazard assessment, identification and control Workplace Incident Investigation course
WHMIS 2015 Workplace Inspection Training course
Pandemic preparedness Workplace Violence and Acts of Aggression
Psychological health and Safety Violence in the Workplace online courses
SAVE THE DATE –SDAA Professional Development –SAVE THE DATE
Fall Conference is tentatively scheduled for September 26, 2020
Saskatoon, SK
Topics TBA
For more information check our website at www.sdaa.sk.ca
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Executive Director Search Underway
P.D. Uploads
Executive Director Position: Reporting to the Council, the Executive Direc- • Certificates from profes-
tor is responsible for overall management of the association and ensures sional development
sound financial management. The Executive Director manages the associ- events should be saved
ation according to the policies set by the Council and ensures that all reg- in your computer/
istration applications are reviewed, and proper document management is phone (via download,
maintained. In this role you also oversee the resolution of all complaints scan, or photograph).
through the appropriate mechanisms. • Login to the Member
The ideal candidate will bring: Management System,
• University Degree in education, management, health sciences or a click on the link to “PD
related field. Upload” and the system
• A minimum of 5 years in a management position. will lead you through
• Prior experience with board governance. the upload/data entry
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements for regulated health process.
professions. • Please do not email or
• Experience in performance management and customer service. fax the certificate once
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts and bring forth solutions/ uploaded as this creates
resolutions. redundant work for our
• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with stake- staff.
holder.
• Once the report is up-
• Experience managing a budget.
loaded, SDAA staff re-
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, verbal and written.
view the upload and ap-
For more information about SDAA, visit the website at www.sdaa.sk.ca. proved the credits as
If you are searching for an opportunity where you can shape the dental warranted.
assistant profession in Saskatchewan and advance the profession in the
public interest, please contact Ryan.
DENTAL SENSE
Ryan Vanjoff Johan Bolin CONSULTING
Principal Senior Associate Cheryl Olberg, RDA is
306.665.1390 403.351.2448
rvanjoff@aplin.com jbolin@aplin.com working as a
www.aplin.com www.aplin.com
consultant in
Saskatoon.
She is offering a
human resources ser-
vice to
dental offices
den-
talsense4u@yahoo.ca
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Susan Anholt, Executive Director to Retire in 2020
COLLEGE UPDATE
The dental assisting pro- After thirty-nine years of employment with the SDAA, I have decided that
grams at Saskatchewan Pol- 2020 is the year. I have advised council that I would like to retire sometime
ytechnic and USASK report in 2020; my timeline is flexible to allow for a smooth transition to a new
that having moved to an office location and new staff. It has been my pleasure to work with dental
online platform, all theory assistants across Saskatchewan over the past years and I wish the profession
courses have been complet- and incoming staff a successful future.
ed. Sincerely,
Both colleges await their Susan Anholt, RDA, BA
reopening to bring their
students back to complete
their preclinical and clinical
training.
Meet President Elect Jenn Prpich, RDA
They also are in the pro- Jenn Prpich was elected to the SDAA Council in 2014 and was elected to the
cess of arranging practi- position of President Elect at the April Annual General Meeting. As a bit of
cums for the students in background information, Jenn acquired her dental assisting education at the
order that this component University of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska in 2008, graduating with Honours.
of the student experience
Jenn completed additional competencies in 2010 at the University College of
can be completed.
the North in The Pas, Manitoba and successfully wrote the National Board
The NDAEB and the Com- Examination. Jenn completed her
mission on Dental Accredi- requirements for registration by
tation of Canada have ad- successfully completing the
vised all dental assisting NDAEB Clinical Practice Evalua-
programs in Canada that all tion and was registered and li-
components of the program censed in Saskatchewan in May,
must be completed. 2011. Jenn’s pathway to dental
NDAEB exams have been assisting has given her a unique
rescheduled for late Sep- perspective that has been invalu-
tember and early December able to the deliberations of coun-
to accommodate the de- cil.
layed graduation dates.
Since registration, Jenn has been
In the interim, oral health employed as a chairside RDA in
facilities hiring these stu- Saskatoon. She is married to
dents must limit their pa- Chris and is the mother of three
tient contact to seating and young children.
dismissing a patient, retrac-
tion, suctioning and opera- To quote Jenn, “I am looking for-
tion of the air/water sy- ward to serving as President Elect
ringe. Disinfecting and ster- and I am excited for the future of
ilization procedure are also dental assisting. I look forward to
allowed. hearing from practising dental
assistants and together creating Jenn Prpich, RDA
an exciting future.” SDAA President Elect
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Our New Normal! TEAM ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
With the advent of Covid-19,
the oral health professions have The Team Assistance Pro-
experienced remarkable chang- gram is a confidential sup-
es. port program available
Being the professionals that we through PAR consultants,
are, we have adapted and will for dentists and their im-
continue to do so as the prov- mediate family members,
ince of Saskatchewan advances therapists, hygienists, as-
through the various levels of sistants and receptionist.
reopening. Saskatoon
There are many opinions being 306-978-8282
expressed; from abject fear to OR 1-877-978-8282
complete denial and it is diffi- Regina
cult to have confidence in much 306-352-0680
of the information that is OR 1-877-352-0680
around. To this end, check your
sources. Health Canada is circu- Simply call the PAR office
lating information about fake and tell them you want to
masks etc., and we hope that discuss the program. Par
you all take the time to stay informed. As new information is available, the Consultants are trained to
SDAA will do our best to circulate it via e-news. put you at ease and help
you take the next step. If
Thank you to Rita Mutlow, RDA of Swift Current for modelling her most re- you want information on-
cent work attire. Stay safe and be sure to deal with the stress related issues ly, the process stops
that may arise. there. There is no pres-
Susan Anholt, RDA, BA sure and no compulsion to
go further. The consultant
SDAA Outstanding Essay Prizes has no authority over a
client and can only make
In 2020 the SDAA offered two Outstanding Essay Prizes to dental assisting suggestions or recommen-
students at both Saskatchewan Polytechnic and USASK. dations. It is totally up to
you.
This year the essay theme was “In the life of an RDA: Sources of Stress and
Coping Strategies”. Who knew that the theme would be perfect in the midst The program is funded by
of the Covid-19 pandemic? the College of Dental Sur-
Our prize winners for 2020 are Katie Turner, USASK and Terrace Tonn, Sas- geons of Saskatchewan.
katchewan Polytechnic. Both have received a cheque in the amount of Funding for additional vis-
$500.00 along with a Certificate of Appreciation. its may be available
Congratulations to Katie and Terrace and thank you to the other students through the SDAA. Con-
that submitted essays. They were ex- tact the SDAA office.
cellent and will be compiled into a
stress management resource.
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Saskatchewan Dental
Assistants’ Association
PO Box 294
Kenaston SK S0G 2N0
Web: www.sdaa.sk.ca
Email: sdaa@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-252-2769
SDAA Council
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT ELEC T PAST PRESIDENT
Gillian Isabelle Jenn Prpich Karly Edwards
12 Massey Road 125 Fitzgerald Street 3530 Victoria Ave.
Regina SK S4S 4M7 Saskatoon SK S7N 2A6 Regina, SK S4T 1M1
Melissa Blow Doug Finnie Dawn Schmaus
PO Box 622 PO Box 21116 Box 251
Melfort SK S0E 1A0 Saskatoon SK S7H 5N9 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
Jim Coulter Colleen Kennedy Pamela Spink
PO Box 661 2276 Broder Street 622 Braemar Place
Watrous, Sask S0K 4T0 Regina SK S4N 3S6 Saskatoon SK S7V 1A2
Shannon Elaschuk Lisa Lee
PO Box 862 PO Box 4683
Eston SK S0L 1A0 Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
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