SCR 19: Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-04-05
This measure would recognize the month of March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month.
This measure would recognize the month of March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month.
This measure would recognize the month of March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month.
WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one-half of United States adults over 30 years of age have some form of periodontal disease; and
WHEREAS, In California, this number is estimated to range from 46 to 47 percent; and
WHEREAS, The CDC reports that periodontitis disproportionately affects ethnic minorities, those of lower socioeconomic status, and those in areas with limited access to dental care, of which California has many; and
WHEREAS, Periodontal disease significantly correlates with an increased risk or worsening of many serious medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimers disease, and even certain cancers; and
WHEREAS, The State Department of Health Care Services recently reduced the Denti-Cal reimbursement rate by almost 60 percent for the ongoing treatment required for people with periodontal disease; and
WHEREAS, Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that the treatment of periodontal disease for those with chronic illnesses resulted in better health outcomes and reduced overall health care spending and inpatient hospital admissions; and
WHEREAS, It is vital that policymakers better understand the impact of periodontal disease, especially to aging populations, and the costs associated with allowing the disease to progress; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims March of each year as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one-half of United States adults over 30 years of age have some form of periodontal disease; and
WHEREAS, In California, this number is estimated to range from 46 to 47 percent; and
WHEREAS, The CDC reports that periodontitis disproportionately affects ethnic minorities, those of lower socioeconomic status, and those in areas with limited access to dental care, of which California has many; and
WHEREAS, Periodontal disease significantly correlates with an increased risk or worsening of many serious medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimers disease, and even certain cancers; and
WHEREAS, The State Department of Health Care Services recently reduced the Denti-Cal reimbursement rate by almost 60 percent for the ongoing treatment required for people with periodontal disease; and
WHEREAS, Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that the treatment of periodontal disease for those with chronic illnesses resulted in better health outcomes and reduced overall health care spending and inpatient hospital admissions; and
WHEREAS, It is vital that policymakers better understand the impact of periodontal disease, especially to aging populations, and the costs associated with allowing the disease to progress; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims March of each year as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one-half of United States adults over 30 years of age have some form of periodontal disease; and
WHEREAS, In California, this number is estimated to range from 46 to 47 percent; and
WHEREAS, The CDC reports that periodontitis disproportionately affects ethnic minorities, those of lower socioeconomic status, and those in areas with limited access to dental care, of which California has many; and
WHEREAS, Periodontal disease significantly correlates with an increased risk or worsening of many serious medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimers disease, and even certain cancers; and
WHEREAS, The State Department of Health Care Services recently reduced the Denti-Cal reimbursement rate by almost 60 percent for the ongoing treatment required for people with periodontal disease; and
WHEREAS, Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that the treatment of periodontal disease for those with chronic illnesses resulted in better health outcomes and reduced overall health care spending and inpatient hospital admissions; and
WHEREAS, It is vital that policymakers better understand the impact of periodontal disease, especially to aging populations, and the costs associated with allowing the disease to progress; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims March of each year as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Apr 5, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 23, Statutes of 2017. |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 11:30 a.m. |
| Mar 30, 2017 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Mar 23, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 23). |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 376.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Feb 15, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Mar 30, 2017 | SCR 19 Nguyen Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 23, 2017 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 16, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR19 Nguyen | Senate Floor |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees | ** Support | Feb 16, 2017 |
| California Dental Association | ** Support | Feb 16, 2017 |
| California Society of Periodontists | ** Support | Feb 16, 2017 |
Date of Hearing: March 23, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SBPCA Bill Id:
Author:() – As Ver:February 8, 2017
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one-half of United States adults over 30 years of age have some form of periodontal disease. In California, this number is estimated to range from 46 to 47 percent.
- Periodontal disease significantly correlates with an increased risk or worsening of many serious medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and even certain cancers.
- Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that the treatment of periodontal disease for those with chronic illnesses resulted in better health outcomes and reduced overall health care spending and inpatient hospital admissions.
- It is vital that policymakers better understand the impact of periodontal disease, especially to aging populations, and the costs associated with allowing this disease to progress.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 19
Introduced: 2/8/17
SUBJECT: Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month
SOURCE: California Dental Association
California Society of Periodontists
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes the month of March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one-half of United States adults over 30 years of age have some form of periodontal disease. In California, this number is estimated to range from 46% to 47%.
- The CDC reports that periodontitis disproportionately affects ethnic minorities, those of lower socioeconomic status, and those in areas with limited access to dental care, of which California has many.
- Periodontal disease significantly correlates with an increased risk or worsening of many serious medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and even certain cancers.
- Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that the treatment of periodontal disease for those with chronic illnesses resulted in better health outcomes and reduced overall health care spending and inpatient hospital admissions.
- It is vital that policymakers better understand the impact of periodontal disease, especially to aging populations, and the costs associated with allowing the disease to progress.
This resolution recognizes the month of March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month.
Comments
According to the author, “In California, of the adults with periodontal disease, about 58.7% are Hispanic and 59.7% are African-American. About 60.6% of California adults with periodontal disease are below the poverty line.
“By commemorating every March as Periodontal/Gum Disease Awareness Month, the California Legislature will increase the awareness of impact of periodontal disease in the state, especially for aging populations.”
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Dental Association (co-source)
California Society of Periodontists (co-source)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/15/17)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/16/17 15:06:48
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