Preventive Services for Children
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Percentage of children who received a topical fluoride application and/or sealants within the reporting year
Numerator: Unduplicated number of children who received a topical fluoride application and/or sealants as (a) dental OR oral health services (NUM1), (b) dental services (NUM2), and (c) oral health services (NUM3)
Denominator: Unduplicated number of children
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 and tested
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved