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Dental Exams

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Oral evaluation/ examination
Descriptions
Percentage of preschool children completing professional dental exams Numerator: Number of all children, including those enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, who have completed a professional dental examination since last year's PIR was reported Denominator: Total cumulative enrollment of children in Head Start
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Head Start Program Information Reports
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Administration for Children and Families/Head Start
Stage of Development/Use
Head Start Program Information Reports/PIR Performance Indicator
Measure Endorsement