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Sealant for Third Grade Children

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Percent of third grade children who received protective sealant on at least one permanent molar tooth Numerator: Number of third grade children who received protective sealant on at least one permanent molar tooth Denominator: Number of third grade children
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Stage of Development/Use
Measure Endorsement