Children Diagnosed as Needing Dental Treatment
Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED
Component
Clinical outcomes
Measure Concept
Untreated caries
Descriptions
Of the preschool children receiving professional dental exams, the percentage (%) of preschool children needing professional dental treatment
Numerator: Number of preschool children diagnosed as needing dental treatment
Denominator:Total number of preschool children that completed a professional dental examination
Measure or Standard
Measure
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Head Start Program Information Reports
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Administration for Children and Families/Head Start
Stage of Development/Use
Head Start Program Information Reports/PIR Performance Indicator