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Preventive Treatment for Caries-Active Children

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Percentage of all caries-active child enrollees who receive a dental sealant or a fluoride treatment within the reporting year Numerator: Number of caries-active child enrollees who receive a dental sealant or a fluoride treatment within the reporting year Denominator: Number of child enrollees who have been assessed and have active caries
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Delta Dental
Stage of Development/Use
DQA/NQF Scans (2012): Delta Dental’s 1998 report card on its HMO and FFS provider
Measure Endorsement