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Of all patients age 6-9 seen by a GP or Pediatric dentist, how many received a sealant on their first molar from any provider?

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE

Component
Prevention and wellness focused

Measure Concept
Sealants for children

Descriptions
Of all patients age 6-9 seen by a GP or Pediatric dentist, how many received a sealant on their first molar from any provider? Numerator: Unduplicated number of patients that received at least one sealant or PRR (D1351, D1352) on a first molar from ANY provider Denominator: Unduplicated number of patients age 6-9 seen by a GP or Pedo in the reporting year or three years prior; Patient could fall under multiple providers (All providers included, even if denominator is low)

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure
Practice/Health Center

Data Source
Patient Records/EDR/EMR

Measure Identification
DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015)

Developer/Steward
DentaQuest

Stage of Development/Use

Measure Endorsement