Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.61: Declaration of public policy

It is the declared public policy of the State of Oklahoma that

the provision of quality dental health care is essential to the

well-being of all citizens of this state, as is the expeditious

resolution of disputes relating to dental treatment. The monitoring

and assessment of dental services through a mediation system is an

efficient and reasonable method of providing an alternative dispute

resolution mechanism for patient-dentist disputes while also

promoting quality health care that addresses patients' concerns

about the quality of treatment. The Legislature, therefore,

declares that for the public good, and the general welfare of the

citizens of this state, the enactment of the Oklahoma Dental

Mediation Act is required.