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ECC Patients with New Cavitation

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED

Component
Clinical outcomes

Measure Concept
Caries at recall

Descriptions
Percent of Early Childhood Caries patients with new clinical cavitation demineralization or new radiographic cavitation at either of their two most recent visits Numerator: Count of Early Childhood Caries patients with new clinical cavitation, demineralization or new radiographic cavitation at either of their two most recent visits. Note: Radiographic cavitation is defined as occlusal or interproximal decay that extends beyond the DEJ and which was not present in the prior most recent radiograph. Denominator: Count of Early Childhood Caries patients

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure

Data Source

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Specified, in testing, but not public at time of scan

Measure Endorsement