Varsity Dental Group
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Patients most often mentionKind, gentle care 41 · Nervous patients felt at ease 31See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 513 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
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- 41 of 513 reviews mention kind, gentle care
- No prices on their website; bills insurance directly
- 8 dentists listed on their website
- Open evenings and Saturdays
What 513 reviews mention most
- Kind, gentle care: 41 reviews
- Friendly, helpful staff: 40 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease: 31 reviews
- Little or no pain: 21 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
- Bills insurance directly
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Michael Gavelis
- Dr. Josh Marshall
- Dr. Adrienne Gallagher
- Dr. Kelly Gallagher
Getting seen soon
- Open evenings and Saturdays
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Root canal
What patients say
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Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Mike was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but being in a military family he had the opportunity to live across the country. He grew up in Nova Scotia and Ontario before moving to Moose Jaw and then onto Cold Lake, Alberta. Prior to dentistry Mike completed a BSc in Biology at Dalhousie University as a NSERC scholar. He received his DMD from the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan in 2011 where he received the Gold Medal in recognition of his academic achievement. He has spent his entire dental career at Varsity Dental joining as an associate and becoming a part owner of the practice. In his spare time Mike is an avid road cyclist where he has had the opportunity to race across the continent and Europe. When he isn’t working or cycling Mike spends his time enjoying the company of his wife Lisa and their rescue dog Chewie.
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Josh was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After graduating from Bishop James Mahoney High School in Saskatoon, he went on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Buffalo, NY. During his four years in Buffalo he was a member of the College's NCAA baseball team. He graduated in 2011 and was named the Presidential Scholar Athlete for academics, athletics and service. Josh returned home and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry in 2016. He has volunteered his time in different avenues, most recently traveling to Central America to provide dental treatment to children in need. In his free time, he enjoys various recreational sports and spending time outside and with family.
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Dr. Adrienne Gallagher has been providing dental care in Saskatoon since 1988. She was one of the founding partners of Grosvenor Park Dental which then transitioned to Varsity Dental Group in 2011. Dr. Gallagher was a part-time clinical instructor at the College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan for 10 years and currently coordinates her time between patient care and office management. She has worked hard to maintain an ideal balance between her family and professional career, enjoying reading, travel and spending quality time at the lake.
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After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Dr. Gallagher chose a different career path and has been practicing dentistry in Saskatoon since 1989 and is one of the founding owners of Varsity Dental Group. Dr. Gallagher has been involved in teaching dental students at the U of S for many years. He has also actively been involved in the COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGEONS of Saskatchewan for almost 10 years. He also practiced in Outlook, SK for the past 20 years. He is excited to provide continuing quality care on a full time basis.
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Raj graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry in 1988 and has never left his general dentistry practice. His passion is following and pursuing the perfect oral health for his patients from young to not so young. Raj has been providing mobile dental care for the frail and elderly as well as Long Term Care dentistry for the past 30 years. He has no plan to retire anytime soon!
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Eryn was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After graduating from Centennial Collegiate High School in Saskatoon, she went on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology. Eryn began working as a dental student at Varsity Dental Group in 2020 before graduating from the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry in 2023. In her first year of working, she found a passion for caring for the elderly population. Eryn then went on to complete further training, obtaining her graduate certificate in Geriatric Dentistry through the University of Southern California, graduating in 2025. She is an active member of the Special Care Dentistry Association. Outside of dentistry, Eryn was a former Cast Member at Walt Disney World and enjoys making frequent trips back to visit.
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Emily was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She graduated high school from Walter Murray Collegiate and went on to obtain her degree in Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan. She graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2009 and obtained the gold medal for achieving the highest combined academic and clinical grade within her class. In 2009 she began her professional career and has been practicing in Saskatoon ever since. For 10 years Emily taught clinically in Paediatrics and Endodontics at the University of Saskatchewan. She is also a member of Saskatoon Dental Society. Outside of dentistry Emily enjoys cooking, the outdoors ,and spending time with her family and dogs.
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Dr. McCann was born and raised in Indian Head, SK. She attended the University of Saskatchewan where she completed an Anatomy and Cell Biology degree and was involved with research in the department for a year prior to entering dental school. She received her DMD in 2008 and practiced in Indian Head and Saskatoon before joining Kelly Adrienne and Raj at Grosvenor Park Dental in March 2009. Krisa balances work with family life and will be practicing with Varsity Dental Group on a part-time basis.
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 17 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 41 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Toothache or emergency
Their website has a page about emergency care.
Emergency visits: 18 reviews.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Nervous about the dentist
Their website has a page about sedation or care for anxious patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 31 reviews. Little or no pain: 21 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 41 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Braces or Invisalign
Their website has a page about braces or Invisalign.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Root canal
Their website has a page about root canals.
Root canals: 10 reviews. Little or no pain: 21 reviews.
- Is the root canal done here, or will I be referred to a specialist?
- Does the price include the crown the tooth may need afterwards?
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
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