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tions of permanent teeth would be substantially reduced if the
period between inspections was 12 months instead of 15 or
more, as is the case at present.
Under the heading "Other operations to permanent teeth"
are included 144 scalings, 173 temporary dressings, 1 crown and
17 root fillings.
The After Care Scheme continues to function smoothly
although the number of children taking advantage of it is no
more encouraging than in the past. The number of enrolments
during the past year was 27, or 8 per cent. of the children who
left school with certificates of dental fitness.
The most pleasant aspect of this pioneer effort is the
unfailing generosity and keenness of the practitioners and
teachers in supporting the scheme in spite of the apathy of the
patients. It may be mentioned, as the Deputy Mayor stated at
the annual general meeting of practitioners engaged in the
scheme, that in judging the failure or otherwise of the scheme
it should be noted that 130 children are benefiting at the
present time.