Dental Utilization
Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Measure Concept
Utilization: Use of any dental or oral health service
Descriptions
The percent of low income children (with Medicaid) that utilize dental services in a year. Reported for infants and children 1-21
Numerator: The number of low income children 0-21 years with Medicaid that utilize dental services in a year
Denominator: The number of low income children 0-21 years with Medicaid
Measure or Standard
Measure
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): 2001-2010 CHIPRA Measures