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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
Acton 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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DENTAL INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. inspected | No. found to require treatment | No. referred for treatment under Local Authority arrangements to County Council Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specials | 1,502 | 1,404 | 1,403 |
| Under 5 | 37 | 15 | 13 |
| 5 —16 + | 2,960 | 2,324 | 2,078 |
| TOTALS | 4,499 | 3,743 | 3,494 |
Number of pupils actually treated 2,645
Number of attendances made for treatment 6,171
Number of half days devoted to (a) Inspections 31½
(b) Treatment 744
TOTAL 7754
Fillings :—
Permanent Teeth 3,559
Temporary Teeth 996
TOTAL 4,555
Number of teeth filled :—
Permanent Teeth 2,973
Temporary Teeth 879
TOTAL 3,852
Extractions :—
Permanent Teeth 358
Permanent Teeth for Orthodonture 85
Temporary Teeth 2,566
TOTAL 3,009