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

Information Management and Critical Thinking

Committee Members
Dr. Madhu Nair, Chair
Dr. Susan Nimmo, Vice Chair
Dr. Amer Abu-Hanna
Dr. Kenneth Anusavice
Dr. Enrique Bimstein
Ms. Amy Buhler
Mr. Steve Kostewicz
Dr. Luciana Machion
Dr. Will Martin
Dr. Nick Minden
Dr. Charles Widmer
Dr. Henrietta Logan, Steering Committee Representative
Support staff: Ms. Denise Webb, Senior Clerk 273-5800

Standards to be addressed

Standards 2-23 & 2-24

Summary of committee charge

Team charter

This committee will assess whether the college is producing graduates competent in the use of critical thinking and problem solving as they related to the comprehensive care of patients. Additionally, the committee will assess whether graduates are competent in the use of information technology resources in contemporary dental practice.

Interim Reports

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

2006
Date	Room	Agenda	Minutes	Attachments
Sept 20 12pm-1:30	DG-41
October 2 11:30-1pm	D7-11
October 19 12pm-1:30	D8-13
Nov. 9 12pm-1:30	D7-11
Nov 27 12pm-1:30	D7-11
Dec. 18 12pm-1:30	D7-11	N/A

2007
Date	Room	Agenda	Minutes	Attachments