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Dental Sealant Prevalence Among School Children

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE
Component
Prevention and wellness focused
Measure Concept
Sealants for children
Descriptions
Percent of 8-14 year old children who have one or more sealed permanent molar teeth Numerator: Number of 8-14 year old children surveyed who have at least one sealant on a permanent molar tooth Denominator: Number of 8-14 year old children surveyed
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Survey
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Delta Dental
Stage of Development/Use
DQA/NQF Scans (2012): Delta Dental’s 1998 report card on its HMO and FFS provider
Measure Endorsement