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Early Childhood Caries Fluoride Varnish Applications

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Risk-based treatment planning
Descriptions
Percentage of high risk children age 12 to 72 months with 1 or more fluoride varnish applications documented. Numerator: Number of patients in the denominator with at least 1 topical fluoride varnish (D1206) documented within the previous 12 months. Denominator: Number of children 1-6 years of age defined as high-risk with a documented dental visit in the last 12 months.
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Stage of Development/Use
Measure Endorsement