Sealant on Permanent First Molar by Age 10
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Percentage of children turning 10 years old in the measurement period who have received at least one sealant in the permanent first molar
Numerator: Patients who have sealants on 3 OR 14 OR 19 OR 30 at any time prior to the 10th birthdate. Numerator can be reported by 1 vs. 2 vs. 3 vs. all 4 molars sealed.
Denominator: Patients age with 10th birthdate during measurement period AND D0120 OR D0145 OR D0150 during the measurement period
The denominator is a subset of the Initial Patient Population defined as patients with D0120 OR D0145 OR D0150 OR D0180 (treatment performed) within the 3 years prior to the start date of the measurement period and including the measurement period.
Exclusions: Children with “Other CDT Codes” [see codeset signifying teeth that are not sealable] on 3 AND 14 AND 19 AND 30 (treatment planned or treatment performed) prior to the 10th birthdate
Measure or Standard
Measure
Level of Measure
Practice/Health Center
Data Source
Patient Records/EDR/EMR
Measure Identification
American Dental Association Dental Experience and Research Exchange data registry
Developer/Steward
American Dental Association/
Dental Quality Alliance
Stage of Development/Use
Specified and in use for ADA DERE registry reporting