Topical Fluoride for Children at Elevated Caries Risk, Dental Services
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Topical fluoride
Descriptions
Percentage of enrolled children aged 1–21 years 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 children at “elevated” risk (i.e. “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications as a dental service
Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled children aged 1–21 years at “elevated” risk (i.e. “moderate” or “high”)
Measure or Standard
Measure
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, tested, and in use by:
-State Medicaid programs
-State Exchange/ Marketplace plans
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved; NQF Endorsed