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Dental Sealant

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Percentage of children between the ages of 6 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period and received at least a single sealant treatment from a dentist Numerator: Number of children between the ages of 6 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period and received at least a single sealant treatment from a dentist Denominator: Number of children between the ages of 6 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (CA)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Collected in 2006
Measure Endorsement