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Regular Dentist

Characteristics
CONTINUOUS
Component
Usual source of care
Measure Concept
Care provided by dental practice or clinical entity of record
Descriptions
This measure assesses the percentage of adults who indicated whether ("Yes" or "No") they have a regular dentist Numerator: The number of "Yes" or "No" responses to the question "A regular dentist is one you would go to for check-ups and cleanings or when you have a cavity or tooth pain. Do you have a regular dentist?" Denominator: Dental plan patients age 18 years and older who answered the question on the CAHPS Dental Plan Survey
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Adults
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Survey
Measure Identification
AHRQ/CAHPS
Developer/Steward
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Stage of Development/Use
AHRQ/CAHPS
Measure Endorsement