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over the world. Difficult though this task seems, in the long run it will be easier to establish
fluoridation of the water supplies, than to change the dietary habits of the Nation.
It is to be hoped that the fluoridation of the Metropolitan Water Board's supply will not
now be long delayed. However, it would be many years before any real benefit were felt, and until
such time as it is, it is comforting to note that the sound basis of good paedodontic service has
been laid.
1967 has seen big changes in the organisation and method of the Dental Service. It has not
been easy for the Dental Staff, and I should like to thank them all for their forbearance and cooperation during this period of change and innovation. An indication of their co-operation is that we
have established what would appear to be the most efficient system of school inspections in Inner
London, almost 30 more children being seen per inspection session than the average for Inner
London as a whole.
A special word of thanks is due to Mr. R.H.Davis, Senior Administrative Assistant, School
Health, for the holding operation he undertook in the absence of professional opinion. This has
meant that the service has been able to move forward and expand without undue delay.
Finally I should like to thank Dr. A.D.C.S. Cameron, Dr. E.M.Cran, and the administrative
staff for their co-operation and understanding which had made my task not only a little easier but
most enjoyable.
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