Streamline Accreditation with Upscale Assessment

Accreditation tracking can be overwhelming, but Upscale Assessment is here to make it simple. Our software is specifically designed to help dental programs meet CODA standards and avoid compliance issues. With 35 citings issued by CODA in 2023 alone, staying on top of accreditation requirements is critical. 

Upscale Assessment ensures your program meets the standards with ease, from graduate competencies in patient care to faculty calibration for clinical evaluations. 

• The program must have a stated commitment to a humanistic culture and learning environment that is regularly evaluated. (CODA 1-2; 1 citing) 
• Tracking the number of hours of preclinical practice and direct patient care must ensure that students attain clinical competence and develop appropriate judgment. (CODA 2-10; 2 citations) 
• Competency in providing dental hygiene care for all patient populations: children, adolescents, adults, geriatric, and special needs (CODA 2-12; 7 citations) 
• Collection of patient data identifying physical and oral health status, analysis of assessment findings, establishing care plans, comprehensive patient-centered treatment, evaluation of care plan (CODA 2-13 a-e;7 citations)  
• Care for patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease (CODA 2-14; 6 citations) 
• Show competence in life support for medical emergencies (CODA 2-17; 1 citation) 
• Additional functions defined by the state-specific dental board (CODA 2-18; 1 citation)
• Self-assessment to prepare for life-long learning (CODA 2-21; 1 citation) 
• Faculty evaluations (CODA 3-4c; 2 citations) 
• Faculty calibration for consistent clinical evaluations (CODA 4-4; 2 citations)