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Preventive Treatment for Caries-Active Children

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Topical fluoride
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 caries-active child enrollees
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
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
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Measure concept; early 1990's work
Measure Endorsement