Topical Fluoride for Adults at Elevated Caries Risk
Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Risk-based treatment planning
Descriptions
Percentage of enrolled adults aged 18 years and older who are at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications within the reporting year
Numerator: Unduplicated number of adults at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications
Denominator: Unduplicated number of enrolled adults at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”)
Exclusions: Adults who are completely edentulous
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
Measure Endorsement
DQA Approved