LICENSE AGRMT RE FEE SCHEDULE WITH AM DENTAL ASSO.PDF

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental Associati... Page 1 of 7
American Denta Associatior
Ar . leading .c.i;,iO4" • r om"alth
'Purpose of ADA CERP
Reeo. - Standard.
Roc ogrthion • Recognition Standards and Procedures
Proce .:3.s . Eligibility Requirements
List qecognizct.:l Pro . Overview of Application and Recognition Process
▪ Information for New Applicants
fur Providevs ▪ Information for Applicants for Continued Recognition
• Deadlines for Submitting Applications
. ADA CERP Fees
of ADA
The ADA CERP was crea.ed
dental education. It is also a ocul oi ti to .:ontinua
dental educationand to ast;h:: .,t -rides to es?:.iiplish as ,
acceptance of CE credits earned by dertists to meet the CE relicensure r
majority of licensing jurisdictions.
The ADA CERi-eVOi ntio end approves organi.L.
does not approve the specifc oi..31..:ces and
approve the credit hours that Co Thrcninq edUCStimnn
Specific objectives of the recognition prog
1. To improve the educational quality of continuirii,ii dental ed14(..aliff:
conducted by the CE program provider in TO the Af3A CR
and/or through counsel end recomn•ik.:--ni:.:ations to
2. To assure participants t
structure and resources re
that should assist the ity,:r nt in prov nhanced level of
http://www.ada.org/381 aspx 2/21/2014

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental Associati... Page 2 of 7
3. To promote uniform stancia( s for continuing dental education that can be accepted by he dent
profession.
4. To assist regulatory agenci.e:',.; andior other organizations resr.K.nsiNe for
continuing dental educatior„ providers whose activities are acceptable 'Icsi
membership requirements or voluntary recognition programs.
Return to To p
ADA CEEP reprsncJ :srn for education provide izinc
demonstrate that they routinely meet certain basic .,--:dards cf educ.ati.ori ADA CEFtP Roqndion
Standards and Procedures (POP) are the basis for evalual - i:-:g the uccsses to design, pla.
and implement continuing education programs.
Return t9 Top
y FE O
The ADA CERP approves providers as defined in the Lexicon of Terrtc ri ADA CER.P Recognition Stan S ar
Procedures (PDF), The ADA CERP recognizes prov'i6,..
courses. Providers of continuing dental education must :, -ieet the ibiicwhig digibiiity ori'id:ia to be . to
ADA CERP recognition,
1. The CDE provide( offers a planned program of continuing dental education activities
definition of continuing dental education provided in the Lexicon of Terms. The ODE
demonstrate oversight by an independent advisory committee. The provider must have offerer.
program of ODE activities for at least 12 months.
2, A ODE provider must ensure that all cot.:!:S.IY:3 oeted for continuing educati.ct. nd sc15.tntif
basis in order to adequately proi ..i::,ct the put.;6c. ADA CERP reserves the
provide documentation that courses offered by the provider have a sound scientri Eis and e.
efficacy in order to promote public safety.
3. The CDE provider must demonstrate that it assumes the financial and i 110.. ive lit )siL
planning, publicizing and offering the continuing e. ,:rduc:F:tion program cort ,;,:i n the d
in the Lexicon of Terms,
4. The ODE provider must ensure that the educational methods are ucorco to the stated obj
activity arid, when v..:i•!_icip: ,:)tion is involved, enrollment must be rel:T.::ted to resources to af::sure
effective participation by enrollees.
5, The ODE provider must ensure that the facilities ;3cfecteci activity appropriate to accomplishi
the educational method(s) being used and the staii5A educetionol objectives.
Although ADA CERP may not directly Lortelt some smf.,:,:rer groups, such as loco C.
encouraged to explore possible affiliation agreements with their local or state denta
http://www.ada.org/381.aspx 2/21/2014

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental A.ssociati... Page 3 of 7
Return to Top
Ttw Auk CRP application process is based on an ass&Lisi . iuitit of a continuing ed.r:nr.Vn provide:.
with the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures, The CERP application it:iti•ks rideri:,•; rn
specific documentation of their policies and procedures and CE activities and to conduct a seifasa --
whether they meet the CERP Standards, This self-assessment is intended to bk::: a roth to stimi.ii .ate
organization's growth as a provider of continuing dental Edl;CE1E(•1-1. It is an cropoitunity to identity aucngrhs and
areas for improvement based upon defined CERP Standar&z,.
Applications, including all documentation and the self--asc,es•F24t: ,:,..-itit., are submitted to the AD,:%. • P r
standing committee of the Council on Dental Education and [...ken:sure. The Committee condu ,::tiz; an ...:Trittleril
review of each application and evaluates: the provider's self- and supporting L: ,:r;p1..;iiiyar:! .a:-icii .: ta
independent recommendation regarding accreditation. ADA. recognition giiiite:d by the ADA ort
Dental Education and Licensure based on a provider's demo3rsiration of e'lqibTh! l:p apply and compliancc. with
ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures,
Applications fc.ir ri!:.:3:;:t„gnition are reviewed by the ADA CERP Committee twice a year in the spnnp wd the fall.
Deadlines for sulon,tirig applications are in January and June according to the published
receive a Decision Report informing thcmi of the recognition decision approximately 5-%rrwntiw submitting
an application.
Recognized providers are awarded terms of recognition of two, three or four years, based On ::•vel of
compliance demonstrated and the complaint history of the provider. Terms of reco,.,:y irst di
of May or November.
ft the ADA CERP Committee determines that more information is required to rnalke a decision regarding
recognition status, or the provider only minimally meets the standards and criteri a to
status may be postponed definitely pending submission o( additional information or a new ar len. mu
recognition may be granted, contingent upon submission of a prog ,ies report within six icaths tn one year.
o Top
infortriiintIon
Organizations that wish to apply for ADA CEEP recognition should:
1. Download the current edition of the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures il.."DF).
2. Review the ADA CERP eligibility requirements to determine if the Eq.:piy,
3. Download the current ADA CERP Standard Application Form (DOCX) and Application Instructions (PDF)
request copies from staff
http://www.ada.org/381.aspx 2/21/2014

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental Associati... Page 4 of 7
4. Review the aopiiciijetiiri and instructions carefully to determine vv. all .-. 0ci..i.rirzi.ntatich is
available to demonstrate cornpiiance with the 14 areas outlined in the ADP..
Applications will be evaluated based on documented compliance with the eiigib:tty
Recognition Standards & Procedures.
5, Complete all sections of the application form and assemble of the required
6. Submit three typed, tabbed, and bound copies of the compit ,,:i.eiC ADA CERP App5.:.; 3
all required documentation by the specified deadline. Apit,lici:iiitiors that are not i.yrr.rd or th
on obsolete forms cannot be accepted.
7 An application fee of $735 is required for new applications,
8. Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the ADA CERP Committee.ru. standing
committee of the Council on Dental Education and Licensure, at the Committee's next schedulei
meeting. Providers will be notified of the recognition decision according to tire p.ublishea schedule (see
below).
CE providers that are not eligible for ADA CERP recognition, or that n o. abie
with the Standards, may wish to consider bartreriii,g with an ADA CEFh recogniy. ,,
specific activities through joint sponsors...
.:2•N applicants will be eligible for an Initial Recognition period of two yea prov iders will be
apply for continued recognition at the end of the initial Recognition term,
if recognition is granted, the provider will be supplied with the following information;
a The effective dates of the recognition term;
b. The authorized statement that must be used to announce or publicize ADA CERP recognitirin..
c. Responsibilities and procedures for documenting participation in CE activities;
d. Procedures regarding expiration of recognition and reapplication;
e. A Decision Report outlining requirements and recorrinerc.!aitiorrs for •everilents in the broviciii,ir's CE prodra
Recognition is effective the first day of the month of or November after action ADA', SERP
Committee. in no case will recognition be granted retroactively or prior to ac1ic..iii token i t;
Recognition may be contingent on the submission of one or more progress reports intervals. The AL
CERP Committee reserves the right to reevaluate a provider at any bros by surveying pet:
CE activities, by reviewing activities in person, or by requiring additildnii.11 information concert
its activities,
-atum to Top
Inforroatic
ADA SERF recognized providers that wish to be considered for another term of reco g nition must submit art
application for continued recognition and a moppiicat ion fee by the established dOOdrillS prior to the expiration d
http://www.ada.org/381.aspx 2/21/2014

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental Associati... Page 5 of 7
of the provider's current term of recognition. Recognized providers will receive and applica ion
materials for continued recogrition approximately 12 months before the and of their curi• -i• recogn Won.
Providers will have approximately 6 months to prepare the applicatii::iri miora the subi••ri
The ADA CERP standards arid criteria are subject to review and modification from time to time by •l• - ie at its
discretion. To retain recognition, continuing dental (1 ,-0..;c.i:•:•zir:iri, providers must comply with AD,•!•, C.L.PP s
and criteria as modified.
if approved, recognition terms of two, three or four years will be awarded based on the provider's level of
compliance with the Recognition Standards and the c•ornpk-7-,:.iriti.ist.••)ry of the px
qpro to Top
ADA CERP recognized providers that receive a term of recognition of three or four
Standai Li Application at the time of their last comprehensive review, will be eliglii.:•de to compic
Continued Recognition as long as the ADA CERP
coril.. i-hints about the program or the Committee has not identified the neeir', Pa. abdaionrb rrformation mr a rest..!:;:
a substantive change to the program. The Abbreviated Application contains fewer questions than the
Application.
Providers completing the Abbreviated Application in one review cycle must i..•iomplete the Standard Application ai
the time of their next review, if the provider receives a i.:hree or four year l•••i• -,:••171. -.:.i:i recnitk>ri after submiltng the
Standard Application, they will once again be eligible to complete an • Ap
Providers eligible to complete the Abbreviated Application will be nc.iffieci lay ADA 'ER.P.
Return to Top
:; ..ci Application for Continu-(..
Providers that submitted an Abbreviated Application at the time of their last review, or r ::eirm of
recognition, must complete the Standard Application for Recognition. Providers will arreivar air aiim' too:
for continued recognition approximately 12 months prior to the end of the current
download the current ADA CERP Standard A lication for Recognition (DOCX).
.e:turn to Top
http://www.ada.org/381.aspx 2/21/2014

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental Associati... Page 6 of 7
Applications for recognition aild continued recognition are CCO : ,.?.,red by the ADA DEEP Committee.
twice a year, impertalt dats for the 2014 review cycle are listed
ACTIMY 2P•: ,•1. E FALL 201:i
APPLICATION DEADLINE ..anuary 3, 2014 June 27, 2014
• ADA CERP COMMITTEE MEETING March 27-28, 2014 September 11-12, 2014
!R;E:DoR":"S• sIENT tO y 2014 November 2014
APPLICANTS
NEW RECOGNITION TERM BE0IN8 May 2014 Novernbc,r 2014
Return to Top
'TIRP
AU ADA DEEP-recognized providers are required to pay an annual fee, as well as an application fee. ADA DERI
fees are based on the operating expenses of the program.
The non-refundable application/re-application fee must be paid whc-.:: ,;ti the r. I .:14'm for Ini! rec :7)
continued recognition is submitted. ADA DEEP-recognized providiecs Eire bilt.d. or the o'ud 'we
process is completed and recognition has been awarded. The annual fee will be due 12-month
intervals.
Alf ADA CERP recognized provider's must also submit an annual report with it contact
data about the number of CE activitk.,;s offered in the previous year.
Failure to submit an annual report and/or non-payment of required fees within the '; will be
viewed as a decision by the ADA DEEP-recognized provider to voluntany withdraw :1. Any
provider wishing to reinstate its recognition following discontinuation for non-payment of tee.s .iired to
submit an ADA DEEP Application and follow the established procedures for recognition
FEE TYPE 2014
RECOGNITION—NEW • $735,
http://www.ada.org/3 8 1 . aspx 2/21/2014

Recognition Standards, Procedures and Recognition Process - American Dental Associati... Page 7 of 7
FEE TYPE %Oat 1.
APP: CDNT
NECC(i3Writ lN
ANNUAL FEE
$390
EXTENSION FEE
REC01I1 0 RA110N/APPEAL FEE
3735
Return to Top
211 East Chicago Ave. Conty.': I Privacy Policy.' Terms of Use i Advertise Media inquiries I JADA I
Chicago, IL 60211-2076 1 1;192-2014 American Dental Aasaciaflon.
312 440 250D .o or l'epubiication str1/2ty 15'oMbit.ed ‘NLIDout
http://www.ada.org/381.aspx 2/21/2014