UF College of Dentistry received official word in February 2009 that its predoctoral dental education program had been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements" by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). "Approval without reporting requirements" indicates that the program achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation. The next site visit for the predoctoral program will occur in 2015.

The official statement from CODA is as follows:

The programs in dental education are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements." The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United Stated Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Accreditation Self-Study Ad hoc Committees

Clinical Sciences

Committee Members
Dr. Boyd Robinson, Chair
Dr. Leandro Dopazo, Vice Chair
Dr. Frank Vertucci
Dr. Ike Aukhil
Dr. A.E. “Buddy” Clark
Dr. James Ruskin
Dr. Greg Smith
Dr. Ivar Mjor
Dr. Luis Rueda
Dr. Greg Jerrell
Dr. Jaana Autio-Gold
Dr. Paul Burtner
Dr. Arthur Nimmo
Dr. Carol Stewart
Dr. K. David Stillwell
Dr. John Thomas
Dr. Abi Adewumi
Ms. Rachel Hollander (junior)
Mr. Trevor Parker (junior)
Dr. Jim Haddix, Steering Committee Representative
Support staff: Jennifer Brock, Administrative Assistant 273-6800

Standards to be addressed

Standards 2-25 through 2-27

Summary of committee charge

Team charter

This committee will evaluate that the college is producing graduates that are competent in providing oral health care within the scope of general dentistry from childhood to the geriatric population and including patient assessment and diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, health promotion and disease prevention, informed consent, anesthesia, pain and anxiety control, restoration of teeth, replacement of teeth, periodontal therapy, pulpal therapy, oral mucosal disorders, hard and soft tissue surgery, dental emergencies, malocclusion and space management, and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Additionally, the committee will assess whether graduates are competent in assessing the treatment needs of special needs patients.

Interim Reports

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

2006
Date	Room	Agenda	Minutes	Attachments
September 19, 12:00-1:00p.m.	D1-9
October 5, 12:00-1:00p.m.	D1-9
October 20, 12:00-1:00p.m.	D1-9
November 2, 12:00-1:00p.m.	D1-9
November 17, 12:00-1:00p.m.	D1-9