(submitted photo/USask)

By paNOW Staff

Dental Care

USask dental clinic officially opens on Prince Albert campus

Oct 14, 2020 | 11:04 AM

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry has officially opened its seven-chair dental clinic on the USask Prince Albert Campus.

The clinic is officially accepting patients. It is part of the college’s Inclusive Community Outreach program — the aim of which is to care for priority populations in the province.

Dr. Amrinderbir Singh, the dental college’s director of inclusive community care, will oversee the space.

“This clinic is not just about improving access to care for northern communities in Saskatchewan, but also teaching our students social responsibility and educating them in providing culturally appropriate care,” Dr. Singh said.

The clinic has been adapted to meet new COVID standards set out by the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS).

GST Holiday

Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

11h ago

Imminent need

Council set to discuss possible location for homeless shelter on 15th Street

16h ago

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

Dec 13, 2024

“We are thrilled about this launch because the original plan was to open the clinic in stages due to budgetary restraints,” Dr. Doug Brothwell, dean of the college, said. “However, thanks to a generous donation of $1,050,000 from dentalcorp, we can welcome patients into a finished clinic.”

Licensed dental professionals will work in the space, while the clinic will also serve as an outreach site for dental students. Those in senior classes will provide dental care throughout the academic year as part of their clinical rotation. The treatment will be supervised by licensed professionals.

The space will be open year-round from Monday to Friday.

To learn more, click here.

—

panews@jpbg.ca

On Twitter: @princealbertnow