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Merton and Morden 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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Dental Scheme. There was a further increase in the work
of the dental clinics. 314 mothers and children made 745
attendances as against 308 persons and 667 attendances in the
year before.

Table: TABLE XVII1. ATTENDANCES AT DENTAL CLINIC, 1937.

TABLE XVII1. ATTENDANCES AT DENTAL CLINIC, 1937.

Centre referred from.No. who attended during year.No. of attendances made.
MERTON Mothers719
Children2545
Individuals3264
MORDEN Mothers78207
Children88187
Individuals166394
RAYNES PARK Mothers34124
Children82163
Individuals116287
ALL CENTRES Mothers119350
Children195395
Individuals314745

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Number of sessions 53
Average attendances per session 14.0
The dental operations performed were as follows:—

Table: TABLE XIX.DENTAL SCHEME, 1937—Operations Performed.

TABLE XIX.

DENTAL SCHEME, 1937—Operations Performed.

Extractions. Temporary teeth561
Permanent teeth Fillings.368
Temporary teeth80
Permanent teeth47
Dentures Supplied. No. of cases31
No. of Local Anaesthetics Given—
No. of Gases Given258