The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan (DSS) upholds and undertakes the mandate to govern denturists in the public interest in accordance with the Dental Disciplines Act and the DSS Regulatory and Administrative By-Laws. This commitment is expressed through our mission statement, vision statement and objectives.

To regulate and govern the profession of denturism through leadership, innovation and inter-professional relationships, the DSS discharges our duties ethically, respectfully and with full accountability and transparency. The DSS supports the professions advancement through education, member support and public awareness.

The DSS ensures that the public receives ethical, professional and safe denturist services, through leadership, innovation and inter-professional relationships. The DSS strives for denturists to be recognized as the primary providers of removable dental prosthesis to both the public and health/dental care professions.

Under the Dental Disciplines Act, the duty of each regulatory authority is to serve and protect the public interest by following the objects of the legislation. The objects of the DSS include but are not limited to the following:

• To regulate the practice of denturism and to govern the members in accordance with the Dental Disciplines Act and the DSS Regulatory and Administrative By-Laws.
• To develop, establish and maintain standards of qualification for persons to be issued certificates of registration.
• To develop, establish and maintain programs and standards of practice to assure the quality of the practice of the profession.
• To develop, establish and maintain standards of knowledge and skill and programs to promote continuing evaluation, competence and improvement among the members.
• To develop, in collaboration and consultation with other regulatory bodies and associations, standards of knowledge, skill and judgment relating to the performance of controlled acts common among health professions to enhance interprofessional collaboration.
• To develop, establish and maintain standards of professional ethics for the members.
• To develop, establish and maintain programs to assist individuals to exercise their rights under the Dental Disciplines Act.
• To administer the Dental Disciplines Act and the DSS Regulatory and Administrative By-Laws as it relates to the profession and to perform the other duties and exercise the other powers that are imposed or conferred.
• To promote and enhance relations between the DSS and its members, other health profession colleges, key stakeholders, and the public.
• To promote inter-professional collaboration with regulatory authorities and associations.
• To develop, establish, and maintain standards and programs to promote the ability of members to respond to changes in practice environments, advances in technology and other emerging issues.