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Prevention: Topical Fluoride for Children, Oral Health Services

CBE ID
3701
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Prevention and Population Health 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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