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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Re-inspection at school or clinic 1518
Percentage found to require treatment 66.1%
TREATMENT
New cases:
Number of appointments given 13403
Number of attendances by appointment 6601
On treatment cases:
Number of appointments given 16142
Number of attendances by appointment 12330
Other attendances (Emergencies) 521
Total attendances 19452
Number of first visits for treatment 5053
Number of additional courses commenced 524
Fillings
Permanent teeth 7882
Deciduous teeth 5203
Teeth filled
Permanent teeth 7210
Deciduous teeth 4797
Teeth otherwise conserved 2875
Extractions
Permanent teeth 420
Deciduous teeth 1544
Prophylaxis 1277
Root fillings 27
Inlays 1
Crowns 7
General anaesthetics administered 594
Number of cases completed 3888
Number of patients X-rayed 191
Orthodontics:
New cases 78
Completed cases 42
Appliances fitted: Removable 87
Fixed 7