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Comprehensive Oral Exam

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Oral evaluation/ examination
Descriptions
Percentage of all dental patients with a comprehensive or periodic recall oral exam within a 12 month period Numerator: Number of patients from the denominator who have received a comprehensive oral exam (periodontal assessment as well as determination of presence of decay) Denominator: Number of patients that are treated in the dental program during the measurement year
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children and Adults
Level of Measure
Data Source
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Tested
Measure Endorsement