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Commission on Dental Accreditation
AbbreviationCODA
Location
Parent organization
American Dental Association

The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) is the accrediting body for dental, advanced dental and allied dental post-secondary education programs in the United States.[1] CODA is part of American Dental Association and is recognized by the United States Department of Education.[2] Programs accredited by CODA are recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and vice versa.

CODA currently accredits[3] CODA accredits four types of allied programs: dental hygiene, dental assisting, dental laboratory technology, and dental therapy. [4]

CODA was established in 1975. Prior to that, since 1938, the ADA's Council on Dental Education served as the accrediting body for dental programs.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ CODA website "About CODA". Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. ^ "Accreditation in the United States". U.S. Department of Education. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. ^ 73 predoctoral programs (leading to a D.D.S or D.M.D), 581 allied dental education programs, and 780 advanced dental education programs and clinical fellowship programs."Find a Program". CODA. ADA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  4. ^ There are 14 recognized advanced program specialties and two clinical fellowship categories."Accreditation Standards". ADA. Retrieved 2023-10-22.