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Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
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Guidelines for Reporting a Major Change

The Commission on Dental Accreditation recognizes that education and accreditation are dynamic, not static, processes. Ongoing review and evaluation often lead to minor changes in an educational program. At times, however, more significant changes occur in a program. Major changes have a direct and significant impact on the program's potential ability to comply with the accreditation standards. These major changes tend to occur in the areas of finances, program administration, enrollment, curriculum and clinical/laboratory facilities, but may also occur in other areas.

The Commission must be informed of any major change that relates to an accreditation standard. The program must report such major changes to the Commission in writing within thirty (30) days. This report must document how the program will continue to meet accreditation standards.

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