Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
The mission of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) is to serve the public by establishing, maintaining and applying standards that ensure the quality and continuous improvement of dental and dental-related education and reflect the evolving practice of dentistry. The Commission, established in 1975, is nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to accredit dental and dental-related education programs conducted at the post-secondary level.
The Commission functions independently and autonomously in matters of developing and approving accreditation standards, making accreditation decisions on educational programs and developing and approving procedures that are used in the accreditation process. It is structured to include an appropriate representation of the communities of interest.Activities for the Commission would include formulating and approving accreditation standards by which programs are evaluated; establishing policies and procedures for conducting the accreditation program; determining and publicizing program accreditation status; and appointing consultants and site visitors to assist in accreditation activities.
Accreditation News
- Upcoming Events
- CODA Meeting Dates 2010-2011
- Open Hearing: ADA Annual Session
- Unofficial Report of Major Actions
- CODA Meeting Minutes
- Upcoming Site Visits
- CODA Communicator
Upcoming Events
| September 24 | Advanced Education Survey Deadline |
|---|---|
| October 8 | Dental Hygiene Education Survey Deadline |
| October 9 | ADA Annual Session Open Hearing, Hilton Orlando, Lake Florence, A&B; 11am until noon |
| October 10 | ADA Annual Session Open Hearing; Hilton Orlando, Orange Ballroom, A; 10am until 11am |
| October 15 | Dental Lab Technology Education Survey Deadline |
| October 22 | Dental Assisting Education Survey Deadline |
| November 15 | Final Progress Reports Due |
| November 23 | Informational Session Webinar |
| December 1 | Site Visit Reponses Due |
| December 16-17 | New Review Committee & Commissioner Training, Chicago, IL |
Predoctoral Education Survey Deadline
Critical sheet: due two weeks from when it is sent out (likely mid-August)
Groups I and II: October 1, 2010
Group III: December 3, 2010
Group IV: November 5, 2010
CODA Meeting Dates 2010-2011
| Winter 2010 | Summer 2010 | Winter 2011 | Summer 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predoc RC | Jan 11 | July 12 | Jan 10 | July 11 |
| Postdoc RC | Jan 14-15 | July 15-16 | Jan 13-14 | July 14-15 |
| DA RC | Jan 12-13 | July 13-14 | Jan 11-12 | July 12-13 |
| DH RC | Jan 12-13 | July 13-14 | Jan 11-12 | July 12-13 |
| DLT RC | Jan 14 | July 15 | Jan 13 | July 14 |
| DPH RC | Jan 15 | July 16 | Jan 14 | July 15 |
| ENDO RC | Jan 11 | July 12 | Jan 10 | July 11 |
| OMP RC | Jan 14 | July 15 | Jan 13 | July 14 |
| OMR RC | Jan 11 | July 12 | Jan 10 | July 11 |
| OMS RC | Jan 12 | July 13 | Jan 11 | July 12 |
| ORTHO RC | Jan 15 | July 9 | Jan 14 | July 15 |
| PED RC | Jan 12 | July 13 | Jan 11 | July 12 |
| PERIO RC | Jan 14 | July 8 | Jan 13 | July 14 |
| PROS RC | Jan 13 | July 14 | Jan 12 | July 13 |
| Closed Session Commission | Feb 4 | August 5 | Feb 3 | August 4 |
| Open Session Commission | Feb 5 | August 6 | Feb 4 | August 5 |
Open Hearing: ADA Annual Session
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will hold Open Hearings at the ADA Annual Session in Orlando, FL, Friday, October 8, 2010 and Saturday, October 9, 2010. The Open Hearing on Friday will be from 11:00 a.m.-Noon, Lobby Level, Lake Florence A&B. Saturday's session will be from 8:00 am-9:00 am in Orange Ballroom A.
The purpose of Open Hearings is to provide CODA's communities of interest with an opportunity to comment on proposed revisions to accreditation standards.
If you were unable to attend the Open Hearing, you may submit written comments to CODA until the comment due date. Please submit comments to: Director, Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Unofficial Report of Major Actions
Download CODA's report on actions:
- August 2010 Unofficial Report of Major Actions (PDF)
- February 2010 Unofficial Report of Major Actions (PDF)
- July 2009 Unofficial Report of Major Actions (PDF)
- January 2009 Unofficial Report of Major Actions (PDF)
- July 2008 Unofficial Report of Major Actions (PDF)
CODA Meeting Minutes
Download CODA meeting minutes:
- July 2009 Minutes (PDF)
Upcoming Site Visits
The Commission’s 2010 site visit schedules for allied, advanced and dental education programs can be downloaded below. The United States Department of Education (USDE) procedures require accrediting agencies to provide an opportunity for third-party comment, with respect to institutions or programs scheduled for review. All comments must relate to accreditation standards for the discipline and/or accreditation policies.
Comments should be submitted to: Third Party Comments, Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL., 60611; or faxed to 312-440-2915. View the entire policy on Third Party Comments in the Evaluation Policies & Procedures manual.
- 2010 Dental Education/Comprehensive Site Visits (PDF)
- 2010 Allied Dental Education Site Visits (PDF)
- 2010 Advanced Dental Education Site Visits (PDF)
CODA Communicator
The CODA Communicator, which can be downloaded below, is an electronic newsletter that is emailed in the spring and fall. It is one of several endeavors CODA has undertaken to improve communication with members and communities of interest. If you have not received an issue of the CODA Communicator, please contact Mr. Paul Dohearty, doheartyp@ada.org, and he will add your email address for the next issue.
- Summer 2010 (PDF)
- Fall 2009 (PDF)
- Spring 2009 (PDF)
- Fall 2008 (PDF)
