All accredited OMS residency training programs must meet minimum standards to be accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. The standards require minimum training of 48 months in a surgical residency. The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), established in 1975, is nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to accredit dental and dental-related education programs conducted at the post-secondary level.

To access CODA activities visit the Accreditation Updates (ada.org).

OMS Accreditation and Site Visit Documents

• OMS Accreditation Standards
• OMS Accreditation Fellowship Standards
• Site Visit Documents
• Site Visitor Orientation
• Statement on Resident Selection

CODA Guidelines, Policies and Procedures

• CODA Evaluation and Operational Policies and Procedures Manual (EOPP)
• Policy on Accreditation of Off-Campus Sites
• CODA Guidelines for Filing a Formal Complaint Against an Educational Program
• CODA Complaint Policy
• Electronic Submission Guidelines (ada.org)
• CODA: Electronic Submission Guidelines (ada.org)
• Guidelines for Reporting a Program Change
• Guidelines for Requesting an Increase in Enrollment