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Prevention: Sealants for 10-14 Year-Old Children at Elevated Caries Risk, Dental Services

CBE ID
2509
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of enrolled children in the age category of 10-14 years at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a sealant on a permanent second molar tooth within the reporting year.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Unduplicated number of enrolled children age 10-14 years at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a sealant on a permanent second molar tooth as a dental service.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Unduplicated number of enrolled children age 10-14 years who are at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”)

        • Exclusions

          Medicaid/CHIP programs should exclude those individuals who do not qualify for dental benefits. The exclusion criteria should be reported along with the number and percentage of members excluded.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Prevention and Population Health Fall Cycle 2017
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American Dental Association
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

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