To learn more about CODA staff, download the staff biographical information (PDF).
CODA Director
Dr. Sherin Tooks, senior director, x2940; contact Sherin
Operations
Ms. Marjorie Hooper, operations coordinator, x4653; contact Marjorie
Allied Dental Education
Ms. Jamie Asher Hernandez, manager, x4660; contact Jamie
Mr. Daniel Sloyan, coordinator, x2718; contact Daniel
Ms. Zaira Perez Limon, senior project assistant, x2829; contact Zaira
- Dental assisting education
- Dental laboratory technology education
Ms. Katie Navickas, manager, x2695; contact Katie
Mr. Daniel Sloyan, coordinator, x2718; contact Daniel
Ms. Zaira Perez Limon, senior project assistant, x2829; contact Zaira
- Dental hygiene education
Advanced Dental Education
Dr. Yesenia Ruiz, manager, x2714; contact Yesenia
Ms. Shelby Burgus, senior project assistant, x2669; contact Shelby
- Endodontics
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
- Periodontics
Open, contact, Dr. Sherin Tooks, senior director and Ms. Peggy Soeldner, manager, x2714; contact Sherin: contact Peggy
Ms. Michele Kendall, senior project assistant, x2527; contact Michele
- Dental public health
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology
- Oral and maxillofacial radiology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Ms. Peggy Soeldner, manager, x2788; contact Peggy
Ms. Bridget Blackwood, senior project assistant, x4675; contact Bridget
- Advanced education in general dentistry
- General practice residency
- Dental anesthesiology
- Oral medicine
- Orofacial pain
Predoctoral Dental Education
Ms. Kelly Stapleton, manager, x2721; contact Kelly
Ms. Attiyya Muhammad, senior project assistant, x2713; contact Attiyya
- International Accreditation Program (contact office of CODA Director, see above)
- Predoctoral dental education
- Dental therapy
Communication and Technology Strategies
Open, manager, x2705
Site Visit Coordination
Ms. Sara Green, coordinator, x2675; contact Sara
Ms. Bernadette Molina, coordinator, x2668; contact Bernadette
Accredited Program Information
Telephone: U.S. 312.440.4653
Mailing Address:
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Suite 1900
Chicago, Illinois 60611