Fluoride Treatment for Patients at High Risk for Dental Caries
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Risk-based treatment planning
Descriptions
Veterans eligible for comprehensive and repeat dental care and identified as high risk for future caries who were provided a professional application or a pharmacy prescription for fluoride
Numerator: Comprehensive care veterans that have been provided a professional fluoride intervention (application of professional strength fluoride fabrication of a fluoride gel carrier or dispensing of a prescription fluoride to the patient) within 12 months prior to their first restoration and 6 months following their second restoration
Denominator: All comprehensive care veteran dental patients that are classified as high caries risk (received at least 2 restorative procedures within a 12 month time period)
Measure or Standard
Measure
Data Source
Patient Records/EDR/EMR
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Veterans Administration
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): In use in VA System at time of 2012 scan