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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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DENTAL TREATMENT FOR EXPECTANT AND NURSING
MOTHERS AND CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
A. Number of visits for Treatment during the year
| Children 0-4 (incl.) | Expectant and Nursing Mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 245 | 13 |
| Subsequent visits | 364 | 19 |
| Total visits | 609 | 32 |
Number of additional course of treatment,
other than the first course,
commenced during the year 16 —
Treatment provided during the year
Number of fillings 480 24
Teeth filled 421 22
Teeth extracted 55 3
General anaesthetics given 19 —
Emergency visits by patients 31 —
Patients x-rayed 6 5
Patients treated by scaling and/or
removal of stains from teeth 117 5
Teeth otherwise conserved 82 —
Number of courses of treatment
completed during the year 150 4
B. Patients supplied with a full upper or
full lower denture - first time — —
Patients supplied with other dentures — 1
Number of dentures supplied — 1
C. General anaesthetics administered by
Dental Officers — —