The HEER team conducted a study on the capacity for and access to dental anesthesia and sedation services across California to support a report to the legislature for the Office of Oral Health.
In September 2018, the Governor signed into law Senate Bill No. 501 (SB 501). SB 501 requires the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Oral Health (OOH) to submit a report to the legislature that addresses specific issues related to access to dental anesthesia and sedation care in California. The Office of Oral Health contracted with the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research HEER team to conduct the research and analysis necessary to produce the report.
Select Objectives of the Dental General Anesthesia and Sedation Study
Estimate the cost of dental anesthesia and sedation services by place of service, provider type, and payer type
Estimate capacity for dental anesthesia and sedation services in California
Describe barriers to accessing or providing dental anesthesia or sedation services for patients and providers