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The importance of oral hygiene is always insisted
upon—the teeth and pharynx being examined in
every patient.
A large number of patients are referred by the
Tuberculosis Officer for dental treatment through
their own doctors, who are able in the majority of
cases to see that it is carried out, especially in light
and medium degrees of severity.
The Dispensary, however, is able to recommend
certain necessitous cases through the Dental Scheme
when the patient has been definitely notified as
tuberculous—complete extractions and dentures
being arranged for.
In 1933, nine such cases have been dealt with
at a cost of £24 (including dentures), a certain number
of extractions and fillings, etc., being also carried
out under capitation fees.
Clerical Department.
The work in this department is carried on by
Miss Sargent with the help of Miss Wright on a
part-time basis. As in most other Public Health
Services the work has increased a good deal during
the present year on account of new regulations which
are formulated from time to time by the Ministry
of Health and the London County Council.
During 1933, the Tuberculosis Care Committee
has been called upon to take over all assessments
for tuberculous persons in the Borough, a procedure
which was formerly partly carried out by the Public
Assistance Committee; and this has necessitated
more clerical work on the part of the Staff at the
Dispensary.
The number of letters and reports written make
up a total of 7,010 for the year ; in addition to which
-there is of course a considerable amount of work