The Saskatchewan Dental Association will provide advocacy, professional promotion, and member services, creating a clear distinction between regulatory oversight and professional representation. This change is designed to strengthen public protection while enabling the SDA to focus fully on supporting, promoting, and advocating for the dental profession in Saskatchewan. Stay tuned for resources and content coming soon.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
Advocacy | Member Support | Economic Health | Professional Development
The four Strategic Pillars were shaped by the professional priorities you identified as most important for the Association to focus on.
MISSION
To be the trusted voice and partner of Saskatchewan dentists through professional support, advocacy, and leadership.
VISION
Saskatchewan dentists are thriving and valued leaders in the health of their communities.
VALUES
Approachable
Collaborative
Professional
Transparent
Member-engaged
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AND A REGULATORY COLLEGE
A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION:
- promotes the profession
- advocates for the profession
- is led by the profession, for the profession
- provides member support, resources, and learning opportunities and
- is membership-based
A REGULATORY COLLEGE:
- protects the public interest
- receives and responds to practice complaints
- is governed by the public and profession
- develops standards of practice and competence
- requires registration