ABP Accreditation Process 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization is responsible for accrediting periodontics residency programs in the United States?
- Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) (Correct answer)
- American Board of Periodontology (ABP)
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
- American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Education
Correct answer: Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
CODA is the nationally recognized accrediting body for dental and dental-related education programs, including periodontics residencies.
Question 2: What is the minimum duration of an accredited periodontics residency program required for ABP board eligibility?
- 24 months (Correct answer)
- 12 months
- 36 months
- 18 months
Correct answer: 24 months
CODA requires periodontics programs to be a minimum of 24 months in length to be accredited.
Question 3: During an accreditation site visit, who typically conducts the on-site evaluation of a periodontics program?
- A CODA site visit team of trained consultants (Correct answer)
- ABP oral examiners
- AAP committee members
- State dental board inspectors
Correct answer: A CODA site visit team of trained consultants
CODA deploys trained consultant teams to conduct on-site evaluations during the accreditation review process.
Question 4: Which type of accreditation status indicates a program meets all CODA standards with no deficiencies?
- Approval without reporting requirements (Correct answer)
- Approval with reporting requirements
- Conditional approval
- Probationary status
Correct answer: Approval without reporting requirements
Approval without reporting requirements is the highest accreditation status, indicating full compliance with all standards.
Question 5: What document must a periodontics program submit to CODA outlining its self-assessment before a site visit?
- Self-study report (Correct answer)
- Program evaluation summary
- Curriculum vitae portfolio
- Board pass rate registry
Correct answer: Self-study report
Programs undergoing accreditation review must prepare and submit a comprehensive self-study report documenting compliance with all CODA standards.
Question 6: CODA accreditation standards for periodontics programs are organized into which major categories?
- Institutional effectiveness, program effectiveness, and student services (Correct answer)
- Finances, faculty qualifications, and clinical outcomes
- Admissions, curriculum content, and board pass rates
- Research output, patient load, and didactic hours only
Correct answer: Institutional effectiveness, program effectiveness, and student services
CODA standards are broadly organized around institutional effectiveness, program effectiveness, and student/resident support services.
Question 7: How often must accredited periodontics programs undergo a full comprehensive review by CODA?
- Every 7 years (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
- Every 10 years
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Every 7 years
CODA typically requires a comprehensive accreditation review approximately every 7 years for programs holding full accreditation.
ABP Accreditation Process 2
Which organization is responsible for accrediting periodontics residency programs in the United States?