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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 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Table IX DENTAL DEFECTS

Table IX DENTAL DEFECTS

(1) Inspected by Dental Officers:
19581957
Aged 5- 61,6811,313
6-72, 6712,382
7-82,8142,471
8-92, 8422,906
9-102.9403,274
10-113,3373,843
11-123,5263,250
12-133,001Total:2,734
13-142, 24931,5742,899
14-152, 7202,571
15-162,3122,041
16 up1,481869
Specials2.0742.674
33, 64833,227
19581957
(2) Number found to require treatment18,39919,781
(3) Number referred for treatment16,86317,698
(4) Number actually treated8,9788,904
(5) Attendances made by children for treatment24,03025.274
(6) Half-days devoted to:
Inspection 241228
Treatment 2.7612.891
3,0023,119
Number of Gas Sessions318345
Administrative Sessions131132
Orthodontic Sessions446465
(7) Fillings -
Permanent Teeth 8, 7459,023
Temporary Teeth 1.5151,858
10,26010,881