Preventive Services for Children at Elevated Caries Risk, Oral Health Services
Characteristics
PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTERED
Component
Individualized care
Measure Concept
Care recommendations based on patient level of risk for oral disease
Descriptions
Percentage of enrolled children who are at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a topical fluoride application and/or sealants as an oral health service within the reporting year
Numerator: Unduplicated number of children at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a topical fluoride application and/or sealants as an oral health service
Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled children at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”)
Measure or Standard
Measure
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
Dental Quality Alliance
Developer/Steward
Dental Quality Alliance (DQA)
Stage of Development/Use
Specified and tested; in use by:
-State Medicaid programs
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved