CODA Membership
The broad communities of interest, those affected by the Commission's accreditation activities, are represented on the Commission. Members of the Commission are selected by the participating organizations; these selections are not subject to review by any other organization. There are 30 members on the Board of Commissioners. The Commission membership reflects a wide geographic distribution and includes both genders and under-represented ethnic groups.
Summary of CODA Representatives
American Dental Association
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4 members
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American Association of Dental Boards
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4 members
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American Dental Education Association
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4 members
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American Dental Education Association, the Special Care Dentistry Association, the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists, the American Academy of Oral Medicine, and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain
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1 member
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American Association of Public Health Dentistry
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1 member
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American Association of Endodontists |
1 member |
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
1 member |
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology |
1 member |
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
1 member |
American Association of Orthodontists |
1 member |
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry |
1 member |
American Academy of Periodontology |
1 member |
American College of Prosthodontists |
1 member |
American Dental Assistants Association
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1 member
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American Dental Hygienists' Association
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1 member
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National Association of Dental Laboratories
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1 member
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General Public
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4 members
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Students
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1 member
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TOTAL 30 members
As noted above, the participating organizations select their own representatives. All Commissioners serve one four-year term, except for the Student Commissioner who serves one two-year term.