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Repeat Sealant

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED

Component
Clinical outcomes

Measure Concept
Sealant retention

Descriptions
Oral health - children: percentage of teeth requiring repeat fissure sealant treatment within 24 months of the initial fissure sealant treatment

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure

Data Source

Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015)

Developer/Steward
Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)

Stage of Development/Use
DQA Scan (2012): In process at time of scan

Measure Endorsement