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Prevention: Topical Fluoride for Children, Oral Health Services

CBE ID
3701
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 oral health services within the reporting year.

 

        • 1.14 Numerator

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

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Unduplicated number of children aged 1 through 20 years

        • 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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