MOOSE JAW — A bright, new smile is on the horizon for Moose Jaw residents as the Civic Centre Dental Clinic — which first opened on April 16 — formally celebrated its grand opening on July 27.
Run by two enthusiastic brothers who are proud to call Moose Jaw their new home, this clinic offers a fresh and friendly option for all your dental needs.
“We’ve been seeing patients … ever since (our first client on April 19, and) we’ve received a great reception from the people of Moose Jaw,” announced Dr. Sesan Banjo, who co-owns the clinic with his brother, Dr. Jomi Banjo.
The Civic Centre Dental Clinic offers “everything in general dentistry” from fillings, cleanings, and extractions to wisdom tooth removal and orthodontic treatments. The clinic is also approved by the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan to offer a mild sedation using nitrous oxide for those a little bit less eager to experience dental work with a sharply focused mind.
To help make your next dental visit more affordable, the clinic has two cost-saving approaches.
For one, the clinic is regulated by the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan who sets a pre-determined fee that each separate clinic can charge for dental services. Still, Sesan explained, his staff aim to be great communicators and will explain which treatments you need and which are simply optional — but not necessary. This distinction can help lower costs by providing only the services you need and agree on.
“We try to tell you everything you need to know, because it’s your mouth, it’s your health, and we just want to be a partner in giving you that healthy smile and a happy life,” Sesan said. “You’re informed, and then you can make (an)… informed decision in your treatment.”
Second, the clinic has signed on with and been approved for the optional Canadian Dental Care Plan offered by the federal government. The plan is now open to seniors over the age of 65, children under the age of 18, and adults with a valid disability tax credit certificate. By 2025, the federal plan will extend to all Canadians.
The clinic features state-of-the-art equipment including a computed tomography (CT) scanner, a cone-beam computed tomography system (CBCT) machine, intraoral cameras to show patients what the problem looks like and can even form non-invasive digital dental impressions.
“Gone are the days when you go to the dentist and you have that goopy stuff in your mouth,” Sesan said. “Now you can just (do a) scan and they email your records to the lab…
“We’ve invested in (some of) the best equipment in the market,” he added.
The clinic is also the only local dental clinic that’s open on Saturdays.
Sesan acknowledged that many people lead busy lives and may not have time to book during the work week. “A patient comes (to us) with pain… you don’t have to wait until Monday; you can give us a call. We’re going to see you on Saturday.”
Another distinguishing aspect is a kiddie’s corner featuring a wall-mounted intuitive learning tablet. This tablet, Sesan said, helps calm the younger patients.
“Parents can get treatments and leave their kids in the waiting room,” he said. “Throughout the… appointment the kids are just busy with the tablet learning new stuff…
The brothers plan to establish roots in Moose Jaw and said they’ll remain here for the foreseeable future.
“The goal is to ensure there’s room for expansion,” Jomi said. “Aside from that… this practice is going to outlive our career.”
To book your next appointment, you can call the clinic, book through the easy-to-use booking platform on the clinic’s website, or reach out through Facebook Messenger.
For more information about Moose Jaw’s newest dental clinic, visit CivicCentreDental.com.
The Civic Centre Dental Clinic is located at 1251 Main Street North and can be reached at 306-693-7070.
Look for an additional interview with the Banjo brothers as they share their story in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.
