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The Commission

A nonprofit pathway to an Ohio credential.

The Commission on Ohio Dental Assistant Certification is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a pathway for dental assistants to achieve credentialing in Ohio. Members are certified through the Dental Assisting National Board, through CODA, or through both. State and nationally certified assistants volunteer with the Commission.

Recognition

CODA certification is recognized by the Ohio State Dental Board. Holding it meets the requirement to apply for EFDA, coronal polishing, or pit and fissure sealant programs in Ohio.

An applicant has at least 12 months of continuous full-time work in the dental profession by the exam date, or is enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited dental assisting program. A current student must have completed 50 percent of the program. The Commission does not discriminate in application, examination, or certification on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, sexual preference, or marital status.