To complete this program, you will take the following courses over the course of 10 months.

Term 1

DENA 11 Clinical Foundations (1.5 credit units)
DENA 14 Prevention Procedures I (4.5 credit units)
DENA 15 Infection Prevention and Control (1.5 credit units)
DENA 17 Dental Emergencies and Records (3.0 credit units)
DENA 18 Restorative Procedures I (4.5 credit units)
DENA 20 Dental Radiography I (3.0 credit units)
DENA 28 Dental Specialties I (1.5 credit units)
DENA 37 Oral Anatomy and Histology (3.0 credit units)
DENA 53 Prosthodontics I (4.5 credit units)

Term 2

DENA 28 Dental Specialties I (1.5 credit units)
DENA 30 Nutrition (1.5 credit units)
DENA 37 Oral Anatomy and Histology (3.0 credit units)
DENA 50 Dental Radiography II (1.5 credit units)
DENA 53 Prosthodontics I (4.5 credit units)
DENA 63 Professional Practice (1.5 credit units)
DENA 64 Preventative Procedures II (3 credit units)
DENA 80 Dental Assisting Practicum (1.5 credit units)

Term 3

DENA 80 Dental Assisting Practicum (1.5 credit units)

The Course and Program Catalogue has the complete and official listing of required classes and their descriptions for this program.

• Course and Program Catalogue

For over 50 years, the College of Dentistry has graduated nearly 1,000 dentists in Saskatchewan. By studying Dental Assisting at the college, you'll be able to learn alongside your future co-workers and take advantage of the expertise and resources available at the largest university in the province.

In recent years, there has been an acute shortage of dental assistants in the north and central parts of Saskatchewan. Our clinical placement program and alumni network will connect you with employment opportunities on graduation.

To be eligible as a Saskatchewan resident, applicants must have resided in Saskatchewan for at least FOUR years immediately prior to September 1 of the year admission is being sought. For the fall 2027 admission intake, applicants must have resided in Saskatchewan since September 1, 2023. Applicants who have left the province, but previously lived in Saskatchewan for an accumulated period of 15 years (permanent residency), will be considered residents. Applicants who have previously lived in Saskatchewan for an accumulated period of less than 15 years and who do not qualify under the four-year requirement will receive credit of one year toward the four-year requirement for every four years of residency in the province. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the four-year Saskatchewan residency rule.

In order to support a claim as a resident of Saskatchewan, the following proof and circumstances will be taken into account:

• Date of issue of your Saskatchewan Health Card¹ AND either the date of issue of your Saskatchewan Drivers’ License² OR Saskatchewan Income Tax Forms confirming taxes paid in Saskatchewan.
• Applicants who have completed four years of full-time study at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution immediately prior to the year admission is being sought are considered Saskatchewan residents. Official transcripts must be submitted by the document deadline to support this claim
• Reasons for any break in continuity of residence, which includes attendance at an out-of-province educational institution, summer employment where applicable and any other reason deemed to be relevant
• Saskatchewan high school transcript (if you are NOT currently registered at the University of Saskatchewan) or
• Resident of the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories.

¹ If the date of issue of your Saskatchewan Health Card is newer than the original date of issue, a letter from Saskatchewan Health confirming the date of issue is required.
² If the date of issue of your Saskatchewan Drivers License is newer than the original date of issue, a Drivers Abstract is required.

For Indigenous applicants applying to any categories above:

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and proud to support academic opportunities for Indigenous students. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous students provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous membership/citizenship at USask is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.

This program has seats designated for Indigenous candidates and verification of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation is required if you wish to be considered for one of these seats.

Please visit the Indigenous Membership/Citizenship Verification channel in PAWS and proceed through the verification system.

You can learn more about learn more about deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin at indigenous.usask.ca. If you have any questions or require additional information about deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin please contact: indigenoustruthpolicy@usask.ca.

To be eligible as an out of province resident, applicants must have resided outside of Saskatchewan for at least TWO years immediately prior to September 1 of the year admission is sought. For 2027-2028, applicants must have resided outside of Saskatchewan since September 1, 2025. Applicants who have relocated from their home province, territory, or country to Saskatchewan will be considered out-of-province residents if the four-year Saskatchewan residency requirement has not been met.

In order to support a claim as an out of province resident, the following proof and circumstances will be taken into account:

• Date of issue of your provincial Health Card¹
• Date of issue of your provincial Drivers’ License²
• Out of province Income Tax Forms confirming taxes paid outside of Saskatchewan
• Applicants who have completed two years of full-time study at a post-secondary institution outside of Saskatchewan immediately prior to the year admission is being sought are considered out of province residents. Official transcripts must be submitted by the document deadline to support this claim
• Out of province high school transcript
• Household/Utility Statements or Lease Agreements
• Immigration documents

Request official transcripts to be sent directly to the University of Saskatchewan by the Ministry of Education as soon as possible, and if you are currently registered in classes, after June exams in 2027.

After you have applied, upload a copy of your final high school transcript if you have completed your studies, or a transcript showing all final grades for courses completed up to the end of Term 1 of Grade 12.

Arrange to have your final, official transcript of marks sent directly to the University of Saskatchewan via postal mail or courier by the appropriate authority, such as your school, school board or governmental organization.

Upload a copy of your most recent transcript showing marks for all the classes you've completed and listing classes still in progress.

Arrange to have final, official transcript(s) mailed or couriered directly to the University of Saskatchewan by the institution(s) you attended.