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The College of Dentistry offers a fully accredited dental program with a proud tradition of excellence in teaching and research. The college was established in 1965 and graduates approximately 28 qualified dentists each year. Approximately 21 full-time and 60 part-time dedicated faculty ensures an excellent student to faculty ratio.
In addition to its teaching and service functions, the college has a strong commitment to research. Recent projects include an oral health training program in collaboration with the Mozambique Ministry of Health, a CIDA dental/health-care project, a periodontal health project with Mexico, involvement in a major study of multiple sclerosis, a bacterial adhesion to oral surface project, and ongoing studies in dental materials.
Summer research opportunities are available for students in both the clinical and basic science areas. Approximately 10% of our dental students get summer employment in the college or the university. In addition, innovative learning, research, and clinical experiences are provided for students during the academic year, including participation in outreach clinics to allow students a community-based experience. The college works in close association with the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan in order to provide mentorship opportunities for senior students.
Our pre-clinical teaching area includes a state-of-the-art clinical simulation facility where students learn basic procedures in a clinical setting with current techniques in infection control, fiber optic technology and intra-oral imaging television. Our patient treatment clinic remains one of the most attractive facilities in Canada, providing an excellent environment for both patients and students during the clinical training phase of the program with a paperless computer-generated patient record system that is fully operational. There is also an ultra modern six-chair clinic area with the latest technology that allows flexibility to provide additional practice management experience to senior students.