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No Tooth Loss among Adults Aged 18-64 Years

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED
Component
Clinical outcomes
Measure Concept
Tooth loss/retention
Descriptions
No tooth loss among adults aged 18-64 years Numerator: Respondents aged 18-64 years who report having no permanent tooth extracted due to tooth decay or gum disease Denominator: Respondents aged 18-64 years (excluding unknowns and refusals)
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Adults
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Survey
Measure Identification
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Developer/Steward
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Stage of Development/Use
Measure Endorsement