Sault Dental Arts

Sault Dental Arts: Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Dental Arts is a dental clinic located in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It describes itself as a family-focused, patient-centered practice with the goal of helping patients achieve a healthy, functional, and attractive smile. The clinic serves people of all ages and conditions and creates individualized treatment plans.

Dental Services

The clinic's offerings cover several areas of dentistry:

• Family Dentistry: regular dental check-ups to maintain oral health.
• Cosmetic Dentistry: treatments to improve the appearance of the smile.
• Dental Implants: an option to replace missing teeth.
• Dental Sedation: to remain calm and comfortable during any procedure.
• Invisalign: a comfortable and invisible alternative to traditional braces.

Patient Focus

The clinic describes its mission as providing the highest level of dental care available, based on open communication and personalized attention. Among the practices it mentions are: offering a warm and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable expressing their needs; learning about the unique needs of each patient; explaining oral health status in plain language; discussing all treatment options so the patient can make an informed decision; being transparent about the costs of each option; and making every effort to stay on time so as not to add stress to the patient's schedule.

Professional Team

The clinic has two general dentists:

• Dr. Patrick Hackett: born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, he graduated from the University of Toronto in 1982 and has been practicing in the city for over 30 years. His practice focuses on general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, including TMJ treatment and dental implants. He recently graduated from the Dawson Academy and is committed to the concept of complete care dentistry. He is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Dental Society, the Ontario Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, the International Team for Implantology, the American Association for Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Studies, where he has achieved Scholar status. He has also participated in the D.O.C.S. sedation program and has undertaken humanitarian missions in Jamaica to provide dental services to people without access to dental care.
• Dr. Don Siltanen: a general dentist born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, he has maintained a private practice in the area since graduating from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1997. His practice focuses on complete dentistry for the whole family. He has been included in the Alpha Chi National Honour Scholarship Society and was the first recipient of the University of Toronto Alumni Association award for outstanding achievements in the arts. He also received 4- and 6-year governance and leadership awards from the Ontario Dental Association for his service as a representative of the Sault and District Dental Society to the ODA General Council. He is dedicated to continuing education and is part of the dental department at Sault Area Hospital.

Patients and Community

The clinic welcomes new patients and accepts referrals from family and friends in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area. The website indicates that the clinic is a proud member of several professional organizations, although their names are not detailed in the text.

Office Hours

The hours published on the website are as follows: Monday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday closed. Another section of the site indicates different hours for Friday (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and Wednesday (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), suggesting a possible inconsistency in the published information.

Location and Contact

275 Second Line W, P6C 2J4, Sault Ste. Marie · Phone: 705-759-8474 · Email: office@saultdentalarts.com · Hours: Monday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: closed.