Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Standard 6 – Research Program
6-1. Research, the process of scientific inquiry involved in the development and dissemination of new knowledge, must be an integral component of the purpose/mission, goals and objectives of the dental school.
Evidence:
- Research vision, mission and goals
- Extramural grant funding
- Regular research programmatic review
- Ongoing evidence-based research meetings
6-2. The dental school faculty, as appropriate to meet the school’s purpose/mission, goals and objectives, must engage in research or other forms of scholarly activity.
Evidence:
- Intramural research funding for faculty
- Research support and resources
- Faculty roaster dedicated to research
- Research mentorship for faculty
- Scholarly publications
- Scientific presentations
6-3. Dental education programs must provide opportunities, encourage, and support student participation in research and other scholarly activities mentored by faculty.
Evidence: