Topical Fluoride for Adults at Elevated Caries Risk
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 adults aged 18 years and older who are at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications within the reporting year
Numerator: Unduplicated number of adults at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications
Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled adults at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”)
Exclusions: Adults who are completely edentulous
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
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved