The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan is working with the Big River First Nation with the launch of a new dental clinic.
The clinic officially started taking patients today (mon). It’s in the First Nation’s Health Centre. Prior to its opening, community members would have to travel to clinics in Shellbrook, Prince Albert, or Saskatoon.

The new clinic will offer diagnostic, treatment, and preventative services. It will operate on scheduled days based on demand, with extended hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Housing for the dental team and the location of the clinic in the health centre is an in-kind contribution from the Big River First Nation.

The dentistry college has recently extended dental services with four clinics serving other Northern and First Nation communities in Saskatchewan.

In addition to these clinics, the college will officially open the dental clinic on the USask Prince Albert Campus on Oct. 5, 2020.