05 I Annual Report 2023-2024
LEADERSHIP AND FACULTY
College of Dentistry Leadership Team for 2023-24
Dean: Dr. Walter Siqueira
Associate Dean, Academic: Dr. Peter Doig
Academic Director, DMD Yr. 1 & 2: Dr. Michelle Siqueira
Academic Director, DMD Yr. 3 & 4: Dr. Amrinderbir Singh
Academic Director, Dental Hygiene Program: Carla Ofstie
Academic Director, Dental Assisting Program: Terrie Donald
Director, Dental Therapy Program: Dr. Gerry Uswak
Assistant Dean, Clinics: Dr. Greg Kost
Director, Clinic Affairs: Michelle Knaus
Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies: Dr. Andrew Leask
Director, Finance and Administration: Kevin Fuglerud
2023-24 FACULTY AND STAFF
Full-time Faculty
Staff
Female
Male
Part-time Faculty
Number of countries
represented by our
faculty & staff
06 I Annual Report 2023-2024
NEW FACULTY IN 2023-24
The College of Dentistry welcomed a number of new faculty members, whose diverse expertise and
innovative approaches will significantly enhance our academic and research programs. These
additions to our team promise to foster a richer learning environment for students, advance our
research initiatives, and improve patient care through cutting-edge techniques and knowledge. Their
arrival marks an exciting chapter for the college, as we continue to uphold our commitment to
excellence in dental education and service.
Dr. Eduardo Moffa DDs. Msc. PhD
Tenure -Track Assistant Professor
Dana King BDSc., RDT, RDH
Instructor, Dental Therapy
Rhonda Krienke RDr
Instructor, Dental Therapy
Dr. Michelle Sperandio DDS
Lecturer
Dr. Leticia Boaro DDs. Msc. PhD
Tenure -Track Assistant Professor
Dr. Mingma Sherpa RDr. sDs
Instructor, Dental Therapy
Rachel Oracz RDr
Instructor, Dental Therapy
Lynne Lefebvre RDr
Instructor, Dental Therapy
Dr. Mohammadjavad Shiranifaradonbeh
DDS, MSc
Lecturer
Dr. Julia Kassis DDS
Assistant Professor
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I Annual Report 2023-2024
CLINICS
The College of Dentistry's dental clinics are an important part of both the education of
our students and the oral health of residents throughout the province. There are eight
dental clinics located in urban, remote and rural areas. In addition to the main campus
clinic in Saskatoon, there are clinics that serve the populations in and around La
Range, Prince Albert, Regina, Big River First Nation, Red Earth First Nation, Shoal Lake
First Nation and Nipawin.
Eight Cliniic lo,catiions:
La Ronge
Saskatoon-----•
Regina---------..:_.__.�qo
Big River First Nation
Red Earth Cree Nation
09 I Annual Report 2023-2024
SASKATOON CLINIC IMPACT
15,725
Students working in clinic
Patient visits
83
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4506
X-Rays
DMD students
36
Dental Assisting students
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321
Crowns
421
Dentures
665
Extractions
718
Root canals
873
Emergency visits
733
Pediatric visits
1629
Scaling units
2238
Fillings
70
Clear alignments
$1.9M
Patient discount
waiver*
+27.So/o
Clinical revenue
growth from 22/23
to 23/24
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173
Number of different
communities served
across the province
35o/o
o/o of provincial
communities
served**
*Difference between College of Dentistry and CDSS
clinical fees
**Cities, Towns and Villages
10 I Annual Report 2023-2024
NORTHERN OUTREACH CLINICS
Access to dental care is a significant barrier for underserved populations in rural and
remote areas of Saskatchewan. To address this issue, the College of Dentistry provides
vital oral healthcare services through outreach clinics in northern Saskatchewan. These
clinics offer a full scope of practice, bringing essential care closer to home.
Our Impact in Northern
Saskatchewan Communities:
# of procedures done
in 2023-24:
2970
0A, increase of
procedures
over the prior year:
128%