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In spite of the somewhat less favourable staff situation,
compared with the previous year, the amount of treatment carried
out has shown little change in fact as regards fillings inserted
in permanent teeth there was a small increase, 15,992, as against
15 537 in 1955.
The ratio of fillings to permanent teeth extractions was also
better, viz- 12.2:1 as compared with 11.4:1.
During the year 19,134 children were inspected at the schools
by the dental officers. All age groups in many of the schools have
had an annual inspection during the last two years.
Orthodontic Clinic
It has not yet been possible to extend this work beyond the
six-seven session a week basis and consequently there is still the
same long waiting list for treatment, in spite of the quite considerable
number of cases treated by some of the dental officers.
At the moment the orthodontic situation seems to be the most
urgent problem requiring solution.
The following tables show the work carried out during the year