About USASK-DATE

University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry student providing patient care.
University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry student providing patient care.

From now until March 15, 2026, the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry is offering dental services at our Saskatoon Dental Clinic through the USASK-DATE program for uninsured patients or patients who may face barriers accessing Health Canada’s Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

If you qualify for the USASK-DATE program, you may receive 100% coverage for specific dental treatments provided by senior USask dental students under the supervision of licensed dentists.

Who is eligible?

You may qualify for up to 100% coverage if:

  1. You do not have private dental insurance.
  2. You live in Saskatchewan.
  3. You have limitations accessing Health Canada’s Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). This includes:
    1. you do not qualify for the CDCP, or
    2. you partially qualify for the CDCP (in this case, USASK-DATE covers only the remaining portion).

Learn more about the Canadian Dental Care Plan's eligibility.

How does it work?

If you think you qualify for the USASK-DATE program, follow the next steps:

Step 1: Call the USask Dental Clinic at 306-966-5056 and book your initial screening appointment. When booking, please provide the operator with this code: #DATE2026.

Step 2: Attend your screening appointment. The screening will confirm if you qualify for the USASK-DATE program and if your dental needs are within the scope of our students.

Step 3: If accepted in the program, you will receive a complete examination and treatment plan at no cost through USASK-DATE.

If you do not qualify for the USASK-DATE program, you can still receive dental treatments at the clinic at a reduced cost. Learn about services and fee structure at the USask Dental Clinic.

Dental services available

These are some of the dental services available at the USask Dental Clinic:

  • Examination
  • Cleaning
  • Fillings
  • Crowns
  • Root canals
  • Dentures

What to expect as a patient

Since patient care is delivered by senior dental students under the supervision of licensed dentists, there will be longer appointment times than in private practice, and treatments will require multiple visits. Appointment lengths typically range from 2 to 3 hours.

Location, parking and hours of operation

USask Dental Clinic is located at:
Room 103, 105 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK
(Just north of College Drive)



Parking available

The USask Dental Clinic offers free parking for patients in the Health Sciences underground parkade. The entrance is located between the Health Sciences Building (104 Clinic Place) and Royal University Hospital. To access the parkade, enter campus via Hospital Drive, turn right onto Clinic Place, and follow the road to the entrance. Bring your parking pass to the Dental Clinic reception to receive a free exit pass. Parking on campus is limited, so please allow extra time to find a spot.


Hours of operation

Clinic hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic only offers limited or emergency treatment in December, however you can call to book appointments.

 

*Please note this program is supported by Health Canada through their Oral Health Access Fund and will only run till March 15, 2026 or until available funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.