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APPENDIX C.
REPORT BY MR. H. DRAKE, SCHOOL DENTIST.
Upon the Work done at the School Dental Clinic from
October 20th, 1914, to December 31st, 1914.
At present two rooms have been placed at the disposal
of the School Dentist. One is used as the operating room,
and has been well fitted with necessary up-to-date
apparatus. The other room is used as a waiting room, and
books have been provided for the use of patients while
waiting.
The Chair.—The one used is a hydraulic pump chair,
specially designed and adapted for the requirements of
children. The back, arms, and head-rest are adjustable, so
that the chair will accommodate children of all school ages.
All the metal parts are either white enamelled or of oxydised
copper. It is thus artistic, and cleanliness is ensured.
The Cabinet.—This is made of white wood, white
enamelled inside and outside, and, owing to its special construction,
is aseptic. The trays are porcelain, movable and
of different shapes. The drawers are lined with opal glass,
and a slab of marble is provided to work upon; thus asepsis
and neatness are again combined.
The Spittoon. — This most necessary part of the
equipment is of white porcelain with oxydised copper fittings.
It possesses a glass holder, saliva ejector, and a flush. Cold
water only is laid on.
The Dental Engine is of the usual cable type, nickelplated
and black japanned.
The Bracket Table is attached to the chair. The tray
is white enamelled and removable.