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First Permanent Molar Sealant

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE

Component
Prevention and wellness focused

Measure Concept
Sealants for children

Descriptions
Percent of children receiving at least one sealant on first permanent molars Numerator: Number of children receiving at least one sealant on first permanent molars Denominator: Number of children with first permanent molars

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure

Data Source

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Measure concept; development not being currently pursued

Measure Endorsement