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various aspects of dental health education. The dental staff are encouraged
to teach their patients the value of a good standard of dental health when
attending for dental treatment.
During the year the dental health unit, based on the "Alice in Wonderland"
theme, has continued to visit infant and junior schools. It has also
been linked with a campaign to encourage children to attend regularly for
dental treatment. Over half the General Dental Practitioners and all the
Borough Dental Officers and Dental Auxiliary, on completion of dental
treatment for a primary school child,reward the child with a psychedelic
badge with the words, "I'm not a MAD eater". The child's name is then
entered on an Honours Board at the school and the school with the highest
percentage of children rendered dentally fit will be awarded the "Ronson
Dental Health Trophy". The Borough is very grateful to Ronson Products Ltd.,
for presenting such a fine silver cup for this award.
Once again, Pierre the Clown visited the Borough and was very well
received at 24 schools. Pierre's amusing approach to dental health is one
that greatly appeals to young children.
In conclusion, thanks are expressed to the Chief Dental Officer, the
Dental Officers, Dental Auxiliary, Dental Surgery Assistants and Clerical
Assistants for their continued support during the year. Head Teachers,
Teachers, School Secretaries and Nurses are also thanked for their very
willing co-operation. Special mention should be made of Mr. I.G.Fogg, Senior
Dental Officer and Mr. R.H.Davis, Senior Administrative Assistant, for their
efficient running of the Dental Services during the last three months of
1969 after the resignation of the Chief Dental Officer.

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