CODA Third-Party Comments

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will undergo an accreditation site visit by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on Sept. 9-11, 2025, for its predoctoral education and advanced dental education programs (including Advanced Education in General Dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, orofacial pain, orthodontics, pediatrics, periodontics and prosthodontics).

CODA is now accepting third-party comments related to accreditation standards and the required accreditation policies.* Comments must be submitted to CODA at least 60 days before the Sept. 9-11 site visit.

UBSDM Third-Party Comments Deadline: July 8, 2025

Submit your comment now by email or by phone. 

Please note:
  • Signed or unsigned comments will be accepted.
  • Names/signatures will be removed from comments prior to forwarding them to the program.
  • Comments must pertain only to the standards for the particular program or policies and procedures used in the Commission’s accreditation processes.

*A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by calling the Commission at 312-440-4653 or by email.