Dentist Turnover Rate
Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Measure Concept
Dentist turnover/ retention
Descriptions
Percentage of annual dentist turnover rate (resignations)
Numerator: Number of dentists that resign in a year
Denominator: Number of dentists as part of the plan during the year
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Delta Dental
Stage of Development/Use
DQA/NQF Scans (2012): Delta Dental’s 1998 report card on its HMO and FFS providers