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

Fall term (18 credit units)

• DENA 11 Clinical Foundations (1.5 CU)
• DENA 12 Preventive Procedures I (3 CU)
• DENA 15 Infection Prevention & Control (1.5 CU)
• DENA 16 Restorative Procedures I (3 CU)
• DENA 17 Dental Emergencies & Records (3 CU)
• DENA 20 Dental Radiography I (3 CU)
• DENA 37 Oral Anatomy & Histology (3 CU)

Winter term (13.5 credit units)

• DENA 27 Dental Specialties I (1.5 CU)
• DENA 30 Nutrition (1.5 CU)
• DENA 50 Dental Radiography II (1.5 CU)
• DENA 52 Prosthodontics I (3 CU)
• DENA 62 Preventive Procedures II (1.5 CU)
• DENA 63 Practice Management (3 CU)
• DENA 76 Restorative Procedures II (1.5 CU)

Spring/summer term (9.0 credit units)

• DENA 77 Dental Specialties II (1.5 CU)
• DENA 78 Prosthodontics II (1.5 CU)
• DENA 79 Preventive Procedures (3 CU)
• DENA 80 DA Practicum (3 CU)

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 2025 admission intake, applicants must have resided in Saskatchewan since September 1, 2021. 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 | tapewin: 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.

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 2025.

After you have applied, upload a copy of your most up-to-date report card or transcript.

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.