Prevention: Sealant Receipt on Permanent 2nd Molars
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Description: Percentage of enrolled children, who have ever received sealants on permanent second molar teeth: (1) at least one sealant and (2) all four molars sealed by the 15th birthdate
Numerator: Unduplicated number of enrolled children who ever received sealants on a permanent second molar tooth: (1) at least one sealant and (2) all four molars sealed
Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled children with their 15th birthdate in the measurement year
Exclusions: Children who have received treatment (restorations, extractions, endodontic, prosthodontic, and other dental treatments) on all four permanent second molars in the 48 months prior to the 15th birthdate
Measure or Standard
Measure
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
Dental Quality Alliance
Developer/Steward
Dental Quality Alliance (DQA)
Stage of Development/Use
Specified, tested, and in use by:
-State Medicaid programs
-State Exchange/ Marketplace plans
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved