About Us
MEET THE DOCTORS
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.
Dr. Yvan Latour
Born and raised in Northern Ontario (Iroquois Falls), I attended The University of Waterloo to study Civil Engineering then transferred to the University of Western Ontario where I received an Honors Biochemistry Degree in 1988. I then followed my dream and attended Laval University and finished my dental degree in 1992.
I immediately started working in 1992 in North Bay, ON as an associate with Dr. Doug Brenne until 2001. I then became the sole owner and built a new clinic in 2004 where Lakeshore Dental care was born.
I took a short 3-year retirement following the sale of my practice and building in 2020. Now, I am excited to join the amazing team at Northern Lakes Dental and look forward to working with Dr. Cat Senecal again. We worked briefly together during my last year working before my retirement as my associate. We’ve always shared similar philosophies in terms of providing care to our patients and feel this will be a great partnership. I am excited to be back providing dental care and meeting the needs of the patients here in this exceptional community.
MEET OUR PASSIONATE TEAM
Julie M
Restorative 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.
Cass
Hygiene Coordinator
Cass joined our team in November 2021 as our Reprocessing and Sterilization coordinator. In the Spring of 2024, Cass expressed her passion for helping others and she became our new Hygiene Coordinator. Cass has taken on her new role in full stride. In her spare time, Cass enjoys spending time outdoors with her beautiful children, she loves to travel and has a passion for photography.
Kristen
Treatment Coordinator
Kristen was raised in Bonfield just outside of North Bay and loves living in Northern Ontario. She graduated from Canadore College’s Office Administration program with honours in 2016. Beginning her career in the medical field she transitioned to dentistry in 2019 and is thankful to have made the change into such a diverse work force. As the Treatment Coordinator at Northern Lakes Dental, Kristen is looking forward to meeting with new and existing patients of the office to help them navigate through all steps of their treatment needs. While she is not in the office Kristen’s greatest joy is spending time with her family, making various crafts and being outdoors no matter the season.
Melissa
Office Manager/Certified Dental Assistant
Melissa joined the office in August 2024 and brings 25 years of dental experience. She graduated with honors from the Dental Assisting Program at Georgian College in 2000. After working as a chair side dental assistant for many years Melissa decided to advance her career and become office manager. She graduated with a diploma in Human Resource Management from McMaster University in 2024. Melissa enjoys spending time with her two children, family and friends. She is active in her community and enjoys volunteer work.
Joanne
Certified 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.
Lona
Certified Dental Assistant
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.
Jamie
Certified Dental Assistant
Jamie joined our team in June 2025. Bilingual and originally from West Nipissing, she attended École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité in North Bay before completing the Dental Assisting program at Collège Boréal in Sudbury. Outside the office, Jamie enjoys spending time outdoors—fishing, camping, and swimming in the summer, and playing hockey during the winter months. Her friendly personality and dedication to patient care make her a welcome part of our team.
Brenda
Sterilization Technician
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.
Sarah
Registered Dental Hygienist
Born and raised in North Bay, Sarah is bilingual and a proud graduate of École secondairecatholique Algonquin. She went on to earn her Dental Hygiene diploma with honours from Canadore College and joined the team at Northern Lakes Dental in 2021. Sarah is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health through compassionate, personalized care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, being active, and spending time outdoors. A dedicated plant enthusiast, she finds joy and calm in nurturing her growing collection.
Julie G
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.
Nancy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Nancy began her post-secondary education at Canadore College, where she completed the English as a Second Language course, earned a diploma in General Arts and Sciences, and graduated from the Bilingual Dental Assisting Program—where she also met her husband, Rodney. Determined to become a Dental Hygienist, she moved to Ottawa to complete the French-language Dental Hygiene program at La Cité collégiale. Nancy began her career in dental hygiene in 1996, and after welcoming her son, Nicholas, in 2000, she continued to pursue her passion for patient care with unwavering dedication. Nancy joined Northern Lakes Dental in November 2024. Her experience, professionalism, and compassion make her a valued team member and trusted provider.