Description
Percentage of children, 6 months – 20 years of age at the start of the measurement period, who have had tooth decay or cavities during the measurement period
Initial Population
Children, 6 months – 20 years of age, with a clinical oral evaluation during the measurement period
Denominator
Equals Initial Population
Denominator Exclusions
Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period.
Numerator
Children who had a diagnosis of cavities or decayed teeth in any part of the measurement period
Numerator Exclusions
Not applicable
Denominator Exceptions
None