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Saskatchewan
Where to find a dentist in Saskatchewan
Public Dental Programs for Children
The Saskatchewan Supplementary Health Benefits Program
The University of Saskatchewan, Faculty of Dentistry
Dental Services for Immigrants and Refugees
Other information
Where to find a dentist in Saskatchewan.
A 'dentist locator' for Saskatchewan is available from the website of the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
Public Dental Programs for Children
Saskatchewan provides some dental services for children whose parents qualify for the Saskatchewan Family Health Benefits Program.
Information at http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/adx/aspx/adxGetMedia.aspx?
DocID=889,94,88,Documents&MediaID=627&
Filename=familiy-hlth-benefits.pdf
The Saskatchewan Supplementary Health Benefits Program
Under the Saskatchewan Supplementary Health Benefits Program some basic dental services are available.
University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Dentistry
University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Dentistry, as a teaching facility, offers services to patients. Fees are generally 20-30% less than the provincial fee guide.
http://www.usask.ca/dentistry/patient_treatment/
treatment_clinic.php?heading=menuPatientTreatment
Dental Services for immigrants and refugees
During the settlement period, the refugee or immigrant might be eligible for the Interim Health Benefit Program. There is an application process for this program, and if eligible the individual is issued an IHBP card that verifies the coverage. The eligibility period is generally until the person has acquired provincial or territorial status, usually 3 months after applying. Details of the services covered and the process are available from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/
guides/5568EB.asp
It is possible to apply for an extension to the IHBP (application form for extension available from http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5564E.PDF )
After the initial settlement period, the families might qualify for the other provincial programs listed above.
Other information
Saskatchewan also has various school-based preventive programs
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