Familiar hands taking over at family-owned denture clinic

With Ron Halstead planning to retire from his family business at the end of September, daughter Lynn Halstead is preparing to become the sole owner of Halstead Denture Clinic.

Lynn’s takeover will make Halstead Denture

Clinic a third-generation owned and operated business here in Moose Jaw, as her grandfather began the business in 1963.

Lynn began her time at the clinic first as a receptionist, working alongside her parents until a spark of interest took hold.

“It was nothing that I dreamt of as a little girl,” admitted Lynn. “But working with my dad [following high school] in the receptionist aspect of things, I was able to see what he did . . . and it was something that I bet that I could find a passion for.”

After completing her denturist course in 2000,

Lynn joined her father at the clinic as a certified denturist. The pair are proud of the expert level of care and service they are able to offer their clients, and Lynn has no plans to change that.

“It has had its ups and downs throughout the last 20 years,” said Lynn. “With the move that we did in 2017, with the new building, the patient experience is a lot better . . . and to be able to have [Ron] here, and then be working side by side, it’s just been really good.”

With Ron’s retirement on the horizon, Lynn will be stepping up into a role that she has been preparing for very seriously.

“It is exciting, and I knew this day eventually would come and I am looking forward to the opportunity and the challenges of owning a business here in Moose Jaw,” said Lynn.

For those who know of Halstead Denture Clinic, Lynn assures them that things won’t be changing too much. She is excited about the new advances in technology becoming available and is hoping to be able to bring them to the clinic as they develop.

“I’m excited about where the dental industry is going and what challenges lie ahead for me, not just in the practice itself but also with the new technology,” said Lynn.

In being a part of a third-generation business like this, Lynn is proud to see the continued reminder of the good work and trustworthy clientele both her father and grandfather have fostered in the community.

“[Being a third-generation], it shows the longevity of our patient base, and that’s what my grandpa started so many years ago and my dad continued to follow suit, and now that I am also continuing too,” said Lynn.

“I’d like to thank my dad and mom for the continued support, and how Ron has been able to guide and mentor me over the years, to set me up with a positive experience that I am able to continue on with,” said Lynn. “And also to thank the clientele for their continued support, and I look forward to serving everybody in the future.”