Patient-Centered Dental Home: Clearinghouse of Existing Oral Health Quality Indicators


Oral Health Service from a Non-Dentist

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

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

Populations
Children

Level of Measure

Data Source

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Concept

Measure Endorsement