Preventive Services for Children at Elevated Caries Risk, Oral Health Services
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Risk-based treatment planning
Descriptions
Percentage of enrolled children who are at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a topical fluoride application and/or sealants as an oral health service within the reporting year
Numerator: Unduplicated number of children at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a topical fluoride application and/or sealants as an oral health service
Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled children at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”)
Measure or Standard
Measure
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
Dental Quality Alliance
Developer/Steward
Dental Quality Alliance (DQA)
Stage of Development/Use
Specified and tested; in use by:
-State Medicaid programs
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved