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Periodic Dental Visit

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Oral evaluation/ examination
Descriptions
Percentage of all children between the ages of 4 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period and had a periodic examination by a dentist Numerator: Number of all children between the ages of 4 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period and had a periodic examination by a dentist Denominator: Number of all children between the ages of 4 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (CA)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Collected in 2006
Measure Endorsement