Structure
CDAC is comprised of 21 members who represent the following constituencies:
- One person nominated by the Canadian Dental Association,
- One person active in hospital and/or institutional dentistry nominated by the Canadian Dental Association,
- Two persons nominated by the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry, one of which would be a representative of the Committee of Deans,
- One dental hygiene educator nominated by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada,
- One dental assistant educator nominated by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada,
- One dental internship representative nominated by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada,
- Two persons nominated by the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulatory Authorities,
- Two persons nominated by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada,
- Two persons nominated by the Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation,
- One person nominated by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada,
- One person nominated by the Canadian Dental Assistants' Association,
- One person nominated by the Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association,
- One person nominated by the Canadian Dental Association representing dental specialties,
- One layperson nominated by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada,
- One person nominated by the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board,
- One person nominated by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board, and
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One person nominated by the Dental Assistant Regulatory Authorities.
CDAC review committees
There are 4 standing review committees:
- Dentistry Committee (DDS/DMD, specialties and qualifying programs)
- Dental Hygiene Committee
- Dental Assisting Committee
- Health Facilities/Dental Residencies Committee (health facility dental services and internship/residency education programs)
Each committee reviews the confidential accreditation survey reports, pre-survey reports and progress reports pertaining to that committee's mandate. Each committee then makes a recommendation on the program's accreditation status to CDAC.
CDAC Sub-committees
- Finance Committee
- Documentation Committee
- Nominating Committee