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Topical Fluoride for Adults at Elevated Caries Risk

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE

Component
Prevention and wellness focused

Measure Concept
Topical fluoride

Descriptions
Percentage of enrolled adults aged 18 years and older who are at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications within the reporting year Numerator: Unduplicated number of adults at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled adults at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) Exclusions: Adults who are completely edentulous

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Adults

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