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Prevention: Topical Fluoride for Children, Dental or Oral Health Services

CBE ID
3700
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Spring 2026
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of children aged 1 through 20 years who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications as dental or oral health services within the reporting year.

The measure is specified for reporting at the program (e.g., Medicaid, CHIP, Health Insurance Marketplaces) and plan (e.g., dental and health plans) levels for both public and private/commercial reporting. 

 

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Unduplicated number of children who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications as dental or oral health services

        • Exclusions

          There are no measure-specific exclusions.  There is a standard exclusion as part of determining denominator eligibility: Medicaid/CHIP programs should exclude those individuals who do not qualify for dental benefits. 

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Prevention and Population Health Spring Cycle 2022
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
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          American Dental Association
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