Oral Health Service from a Non-Dentist
Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Measure Concept
Use of diverse provider types for needed care and maintenance support
Descriptions
Percent of patients receiving an oral health service from a non-dentist professional
Numerator: Number of pediatric patients receiving an oral health service from a non-dentist professional
Denominator: Number of pediatric patients receiving oral health services
Measure or Standard
Measure
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Concept