Unofficial Report of Major Actions, 4/26/21
This report is based on CODA’s Special Closed Meeting, 4/26/21.
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CODA Pursues Alternative Site Visit Methods, 2/12/21
At its August 2020 meeting, CODA considered ongoing operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on site visits. The Commission directed that it pursue alternative site visit methods, as needed to employ in 2021. The Commission further directed investigation and development of policies and procedures for alternative site visit methods, with a report to CODA in Winter 2021.
Following a review of the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Alternative Site Visit Methods at its February 12, 2021 meeting, the Commission adopted a number of actions regarding the use of alternative site visit methods, including but not limited to establishing new policy on the use of virtual site visits, creating new site visitor and program manuals covering alternative site visit methods, and producing new educational webinars.
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COVID-19 Update on CODA Application Process, 12/14/20
At its Summer 2020 meeting, CODA directed development of an electronic system to accept applications and other types of program reports (for program submission, CODA staff retrieval, site visitor access, as needed). We further directed that program materials be submitted electronically, solely, upon development of the electronic system. CODA further directed that, upon implementation of the electronic document submission system, the Commission’s acceptance of applications for accreditation be resumed.
CODA tentatively expects the electronic document submission portal will be available on or after January 20, 2021, and the CODA application process will be resumed when the portal is open. Information and instructions to request a secure portal access link will be provided in early January 2021. Please continue to monitor this website for more information.
Guidelines for Reporting an Interruption of Education Related to COVID-19 for the Class of 2021
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Video of Dr. Sherin Tooks Summarizing the Class of 2021 Guidelines
Guidance Documents: Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards to Address Interruption of Education Reporting Requirements Resulting From COVID-19 for the Class of 2021 (10-20-20)
Below are Guidance Documents regarding Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards to Address Interruption of Education Reporting Requirements Resulting From COVID-19 for the Class of 2021, as adopted by the Commission on Dental Accreditation at its Special Meeting held on October 13, 2020.
View Guidance on COVID-19 Interruption of Education Class of 2021 CODA Alert (PDF)
Predoctoral Dental Education (PDF)
Dental Assisting Education (PDF)
Dental Hygiene Education (PDF)
Dental Laboratory Technology Education (PDF)
Dental Therapy Education (PDF)
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (PDF)
Dental Anesthesiology Education (PDF)
Dental Public Health Education (PDF)
Endodontics Education (PDF)
General Practice Residency Education (PDF)
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Education (PDF)
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Education (PDF)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Education (Residency and Fellowship) (PDF)
Oral Medicine Education (PDF)
Orofacial Pain Education (PDF)
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Education (Residency and Fellowship) (PDF)
Pediatric Dentistry Education (PDF)
Periodontics Education (PDF)
Prosthodontics Education (Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Combined PROS/MXPROS) (PDF)
Unofficial Report of Major Actions (10/20/20)
This Unofficial Report is based on the Commission’s Special Closed Meeting held on 10/13/2020.
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Actions Regarding Ongoing Operations and the Impact on Educational Programs as a Result of COVID-19 (8/14/20)
At its August 7, 2020 Meeting, the Commission adopted multiple actions regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Some of these actions include:
- Affirmed its intent to extend the current flexibility in the Accreditation Standards related to Interruption of Education (i.e., Class of 2020 flexibility) to the Class of 2021; however, the Commission also directed special meetings of all 14 Review Committees and the Commission in Fall 2020 to consider any necessary changes to the current flexibility guidelines for the Class of 2021. The Commission's final decision on this matter will be made by mid-October.
- Extended the current flexibility for temporary use of distance education through December 31, 2020, with no further reporting required by programs.
- Directed development of an electronic system to accept applications for accreditation and other types of program reports. Materials will be accepted solely by this electronic method, upon development of the electronic system. Upon implementation of the electronic document submission system, the Commission’s acceptance of applications for accreditation will be resumed.
Directed Hearings on Standards and the Winter 2021 Commission meetings be conducted virtually.
- Directed that CODA pursue alternative site visit methods, as needed to employ in 2021.
- Directed establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate and develop policies and procedures for alternative site visit methods, with a report for consideration by CODA in Winter 2021. The Ad Hoc Committee will obtain input from the Commission’s 14 Review Committees related to elements of a site visit that may be conducted virtually versus elements that must be reviewed on-site.
For details on these and other Commission actions related to the pandemic, please refer to the COVID-19 Excerpt from the August 2020 Unofficial Report of Major Actions.
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Accreditation Actions Report (7/30/20)
This Report is based on the Commission’s Special Closed Meeting held on July 9, 2020.
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Guidance Document: Temporary Flexibility in the Accreditation Standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs to Address Interruption of Education Reporting Requirements Resulting From COVID-19 for the Class of 2020 (7/21/20)
This Guidance Document is based on the Commission’s Special Meeting held on July 9, 2020.
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Unofficial Report of Major Actions (7/21/20)
This Unofficial Report is based on the Commission's Special Closed Meeting held on July 9, 2020.
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Interruption of Education Webinar Materials Available (4/23/20)
Follow this link to view slides from the COVID-19 Webinar on Interruption of Education Guidelines.
Interruption of Education Guidelines Slides
Guidance Documents: Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards to Address Interruption of Education Reporting Requirements Resulting From COVID-19 for the Class of 2020 (4/14/20)
Below are Guidance Documents regarding Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards to Address Interruption of Education Reporting Requirements Resulting From COVID-19 for the Class of 2020, as adopted by the Commission on Dental Accreditation at its Special Meeting held on April 13, 2020.
Guidelines for Reporting an Interruption of Education During COVID-19 for the Class of 2020 (4/3/20)
Guidance on COVID-19 Interruption of Education Class of 2020 CODA Alert
Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards for the Class of 2020
Predoctoral Dental Education
Dental Assisting Education
Dental Hygiene Education
Dental Laboratory Technology Education
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Dental Anesthesiology Education
Dental Public Health Education
Endodontics Education
General Practice Residency Education
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Education
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Education
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Education (Residency and Fellowship)
Oral Medicine Education
Orofacial Pain Education
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Education (Residency and Fellowship)
Pediatric Dentistry Education
Periodontics Education
Prosthodontics Education (Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Combined PROS/MXPROS)
Unofficial Report of Major Actions (4/8/20)
This Unofficial Report is based on the Commission's Special Closed Meeting held on April 2, 2020.
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Post-CODA Meeting Directives Related to Site Visits (4/3/20)
Post-CODA Meeting Directives Related to Site Visits CODA Alert (4/3/20)
Post-CODA Meeting Guidance on Interruption of Education Related to COVID-19 for the Class of 2020 (4/3/20)
Guidelines for Reporting an Interruption of Education During COVID-19 (4/3/20)
Guidance on Interruption of Education CODA Alert (4/3/2020)
Further CODA Guidance on Interruption of Education Related to COVID-19 (3/30/20)
CODA Statement on Dental Clinic Operations during COVID-19 (3/23/20)
General CODA Updates (3/20/20)
Update on Potential Temporary Flexibility in Site Visit Process and Other Accreditation Updates During COVID-19 (3/18/20)
CODA Staff Telecommuting During COVID-19 (3/16/20)
Statement to CODA-Accredited Programs (3/13/20)
Statement to CODA Site Visitors (3/13/20)