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Hornsey 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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The following tables show the work carried out during the year :
| Age Groups | No. inspected | No. found to require | No. referred for treatment at the County Council's Dental Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 24 | 18 | 17 |
| 5-16 and over | 4,871 | 3,554 | 3,251 |
| Specials | 1,709 | 1,632 | 1,621 |
| Total | 6,604 | 5,204 | 4,889 |
DENTAL INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. inspected | No. found to require | No. referred for treatment at the County Council's Dental Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 24 | 18 | 17 |
| 5-16 and over | 4,871 | 3,554 | 3,251 |
| Specials | 1,709 | 1,632 | 1,621 |
| Total | 6,604 | 5,204 | 4,889 |
| Number of pupils treatment commenced | 2,808 | ||
| Number of pupils treatment completed | 2,021 | ||
| Number of attendances made by pupils for treatment | 7,409 | ||
| Number of appointments not kept | 1,327 | ||
| Number of half days devoted to (a) Inspection | 53 | ||
| (b) Treatment | 1,104 | ||
| Fillings—Permanent Teeth | 5,055 | ||
| Temporary Teeth | 1,738 | ||
| Number of teeth filled.—Permanent Teeth | 4,485 | ||
| Temporary Teeth | 1,669 | ||
| Extractions—Permanent Teeth | 253 | ||
| Permanent Teeth for Orthodonture | 93 | ||
| Temporary Teeth | 2,119 | ||
| Anaesthetics (a) General | 742 | ||
| (b) Local | 706 | ||
| (c) Regional | 294 | ||
| Other operations (a) Permanent Teeth | 946 | ||
| (b) Temporary Teeth | 1,589 | ||
| Number of impressions, etc. | 12 |
| Number of Dentures fitted | 10 |
| Number of crowns and bridges | 6 |
| Number of inlays | . |
| Number of radiographs (a) at Dental Clinics (6) at Hospitals | 99 . |