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Dental Sealant

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
The percentage of children between the ages of 6 and 21 years who received at least a single sealant treatment from a dentist Numerator: The number of children between the ages of 6 and 21 years who received at least a single sealant treatment from a dentist during the reporting period Denominator: The percentage of all children between the ages of 6 and 21 years who had a dental visit during the reporting period
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Stage of Development/Use
Measure Endorsement