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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
Croydon 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The ensuing Table gives particulars of the principal items treatment compared with those obtained last year:—
| 1948. | 1947. | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendances | 20,035 | 19,106 |
| Treated | 9,344 | 8,666 |
| Re-treated | 4,651 | 4,324 |
| Fillings—Permanent | 5,981 | 5,915 |
| Temporary | 2,047 | 2,236 |
| Extractions—Permanent | 1,832 | 1,521 |
| Temporary | 11,062 | 9,462 |
| Gas Administration | 3,747 | 3,440 |
| Local Anaesthetics | 3,585 | 3,489 |
| Other Operations—Permanent | 6,974 | 7,260 |
| Temporary | 3,154 | 3,619 |
| Cases Completed | 8,614 | 7,830 |
These include:—
| 1948. | 1947 | |
|---|---|---|
| Root treatment in anterior teeth | 24 | 28 |
| Removal of nerves under local anasthetic | 6 | 18 |
| Gingivectomy | 4 | 6 |
| Removal of bone sequestra | 9 | 7 |
| Splints for fractured incisors | — | 2 |
| Number of M.D.s treated | 27 | 21 |
| Dentures inserted | 38 | 45 |
| Irrigation of sockets | 19 | 20 |
| Removal of impacted and difficult teeth | 27 | 25 |
| Ulcerative stomatitis (Vincent's infection) | 16 | 13 |
| Cleft Palate or Labial Fraenum | 1 | 1 |
| Application of Pencillin "Cones" | 36 | 42 |
| Crowns for Incisor Teeth | 1 | 2 |
| Referred for X-Ray | 102 | 110 |
| Treatment for haemorrhage | 2 | — |
Forms from Head Teachers.
The number of forms issued by Head Teachers for emergency
treatment was 2,497 compared with 1,913 in 1947.
X-Ray Examinations.
The number of cases referred to Mayday Hospital for the
above purpose was 102, compared with 110 in 1947.
130