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Periodontal Screening or Examination

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Oral evaluation/ examination
Descriptions
Percentage of all oral health patients who had a periodontal screening or examination at least once in the measurement year Numerator: Number of oral health patients who had periodontal screening or examination at least once in the measurement year Denominator: Number of oral health patients that received a clinical oral evaluation at least once in the measurement year
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Level of Measure
Data Source
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Stage of Development/Use
Measure Endorsement