About
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Catherine Senecal, D.D.S.
Approach
Dr. Cat genuinely cares about everyone walking through our doors and aims to provide the best services possible. She is committed to making every patient feel comfortable and at home.
Credentials
Dr. Catherine attended the University of Ottawa and completed an undergraduate degree with honors in Biochemistry. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, graduating in the top 10% of the 2018 graduating class.
Community
Dr. Cat was born and raised here in North Bay, Ontario. As a local, she believes that it is important to serve the community through an inclusive, trusting, positive, and enjoyable place to visit and work.
Meet Our Passionate Team
Julie Mathon
Restorative & Treatment Coordinator
Julie graduated from the Bilingual Dental Assisting Program at Canadore College with honors in 1994. She was fortunate to start her career that same year and has been with our team ever since! She started working as Certified Dental Assistant and over the years, had the opportunity to work in different positions including the front desk. This positive experience has enhanced her skills to become a compassionate, devoted and thriving Restorative and Treatment Coordinator for our office. Away from the office, Julie cherishes spending quality time with her family and enjoys the great outdoors, especially winter and summer activities.
Lona Caldwell
Registered Dental Assistant & Treatment Coordinator
Growing up in Massey, Lona is a graduate of Cambrian College, with certification in Level II Dental Assisting. She continued her educational courses at Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and The Las Vegas Institute of Learning. Over the years, Lona has had the experience and pleasure working with specialists in the fields of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry. She is a long time member of the World Wildlife Federation and devoted nature enthusiast. In her leisure time she enjoys gardening, photography, cooking, hiking, snowshoeing, and mountain biking. Lona is very passionate in working and guiding her patients on their journey to healthier smiles.
Brenda Pelletier
Hygiene Coordinator
Brenda joined our team in December 2021. She has been a tremendous asset and has had a huge impact during the transition of our practice into new ownership and modern changes. She graduated from Algonquin College with a degree in Executive Office Administrator.. She has a diverse set of skills and experiences throughout her career but her passion has always been about personal health. She has only recently moved to North Bay but has been visiting her parents in the area for over 15 years. She enjoys many activities and stays active all year round with all that North bay has to offer. This includes biking, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and hiking.
Joanne Gauthier
Registered Dental Assistant
Joanne was born and raised in North Bay. She went to Ottawa at Algonquin College and graduated from the Dental Assisting program in 1993. She then furthered her education by going to Canadore College to achieve her Dental Assisting Level II certification. She has been working in the dental field for over 25 years. Her daughters Olivia and Paige, alongside her husband Mike, have been her pride and joy. Her compassion, kindness and enthusiasm for dentistry make her essential to our team and to our patients.
Cassandra McLeod
Reprocessing & Sterilization Coordinator
Cass joined our team in November 2021. Although she had previously had no dental training, she has taken on the role in full stride. She has an eagerness to learn and continues to educate herself on Infection Prevention & Control and always strives to provide a clean and safe environment for our patients. In her spare time, Cass enjoys spending time outdoors with her 2 beautiful girls, she loves to travel and has a passion for photography.
Julie Gaudreau
Registered Dental Hygienist
Julie was born and raised in Sturgeon Falls and attended Canadore College for her Dental Hygiene program where she graduated in 2018. Upon graduation, she started working here in our clinic (formerly Brenne Dental Health Center) and has been loyal to our community of patients ever since. Her goal is to help every individual to achieve and maintain optimal oral health through patient education and getting to know everyone sitting in her chair. Outside office hours, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and is an outdoor enthusiast.
Sarah Beaulne
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sarah graduated with honors from the Dental Hygiene program at Canadore College after graduating from Algonquin secondary school here in North By. She has been working as a bilingual registered dental hygienist at our clinic since November 2021. Her passion for the job is evident in the care she provides her patients. She aspires to educate all who sit in her chair on the prevention of disease and to help them achieve their dental hygiene goals. In her spare time, Sarah loves to read, spend time outdoors and pursue her latest passion of training Muay Thai.