Patient-Centered Dental Home: Clearinghouse of Existing Oral Health Quality Indicators


Tooth Loss

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED

Component
Clinical outcomes

Measure Concept
Tooth loss/retention

Descriptions
Percentage of children who have had one or more teeth extracted due to disease within the reporting year

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure

Data Source

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward
Dental Quality Alliance (DQA)

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Concept

Measure Endorsement