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Caries Free

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED
Component
Clinical outcomes
Measure Concept
Caries experience
Descriptions
Percent of children age 5 years who are caries-free Numerator: Number of children age 5 years who are caries-free Denominator: Number of children age 5 years
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): 2001-2005 CHIPRA Measures
Measure Endorsement