Dentists who are board certified
Characteristics
ACCESSIBLE
Component
Adequate provider network [SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Measure Concept
Dentist availability/workforce supply (e.g., dentist-to-population ratios, travel time and distance, ease of finding a dentist)
[SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Descriptions
Number/percentage of participating dentists that are board certified. Similar to HEDIS measure "board certification/residency completion"
Numerator: Number of dentists who are board certified that serve a particular population
Denominator: Number of dentists serving the same population
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures 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 providers