How to Become a Dental Therapist in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association to work as a dental therapist in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“All dental therapists practicing in Saskatchewan are required to be registered and licensed with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association.”
From sdta.ca/about/history.html, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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Complete and submit the SDTA Registration Form with the one-time registration fee and any supporting documentation requested on the form.
Source
“Complete and submit the SDTA Registration Form along with the required fee (one time fee) and any supporting documentation as requested on the form.”
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Complete and submit the SDTA Licence Form with the annual licence fee, insurance premiums if required, and any supporting documentation requested on the form.
Source
“Complete and submit the SDTA Licence Form along with the required licence fee (annual fee), insurance premiums (if required) and any supporting documentation as requested on the form.”
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After the SDTA reviews and approves the submitted forms and fee payment, you receive an SDTA Registrant ID number and your annual licence certificate in pdf format.
Source
“Once your registration and licensing forms have been submitted, fee payment made and reviewed and approved by the SDTA, you will receive a SDTA Registrant ID number, and your SDTA annual licence certificate in pdf format.”
sdta.ca/registration_licensing/registration_and_licensing.html
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
Applicants must have completed a dental therapy program recognized by the SDTA.
Source
“Educational Requirements: Applicants must have completed a dental therapy program recognized by the SDTA.”
sdta.ca/registration_licensing/registration_and_licensing.html
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“New applicants to the SDTA must follow these steps:”
sdta.ca/registration_licensing/registration_and_licensing.html
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $26.44 | $51.00 | $60.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $32.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | — |
Dental therapists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Licence required
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Licence required
Sources checked
- HistoryHistory of the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association - Shaping Dental Therapy in Saskatchewan sdta.ca/about/history.html · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration Process - Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association sdta.ca/registration_licensing/registration_and_licensing.html · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a dental therapist in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association is required to practise in Saskatchewan.
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