Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-2711: Legislative findings - Purpose

A. The Legislature recognizes that there is a need to:

1. Upgrade the availability of quality dental care services for

the people of Oklahoma;

2. Improve the balance of dental manpower distribution in the

state by geographic location; and

3. Increase access to dental care to those who are dependent on

the state for necessary dental care.

B. The purpose of the Oklahoma Dental Loan Repayment Act shall

be to:

1. Increase the number of dentists serving and caring for those

dependent upon the state for dental care; and

2. Ensure that dental care and services are accessible

throughout the state, and specifically, that quality dental care and

services be accessible to underserved dental areas in rural and

metropolitan areas of the state, and to those dependent upon the

state for dental care.