UDS Sealant Measure FAQ
Year Developed: 2019
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinical Leaders Administrative Staff C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, CMOs, etc) Clinicians PCAs Enabling Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Network for Oral Health Access (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the HRSA UDS Sealant Measure for children ages 6-9 for dental caries. Developed in consultation with oral health specialists and HRSA staff.
Resource Details: The HRSA UDS Sealant Measure measure the number of children ages 6-9 who received a dental sealant on a permanent first molar. This FAQ answers commonly asked questions from health centers nationwide on how to accurately document and report the UDS Sealant Measure.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Quality, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Oral Health, Quality Improvement.
Keywords: Adolescents and Youth, Pediatrics (Infants, Toddlers, and Children), Uniform Data System (UDS).This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.