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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 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Table: Number of extractions:

Number of extractions:

Of permanent teeth482
Of temporary teeth1,695
Number of other operations6,073
Courses of treatment completed3,358

Table: Orthodontics:

Orthodontics:

Number of new cases26
Number of removable appliances fitted130
Number of fixed appliances fitted6

Table: Sessional averages:

Sessional averages:

First visits1.7
Subsequent visits3.7
Emergencies0.2
Did not attend2.8

Table: Fillings:

Fillings:

In permanent teeth2.7
In temporary teeth2.2

Table: Extractions:

Extractions:

Of permanent teeth0.2
Of temporary teeth0.7
Ratio of permanent teeth filled to permanent teeth extracted13.1
Ratio of temporary teeth filled to temporary teeth extracted3.1

Table: Staff:

Staff:

Number of dentists employed (F.T.E.)5.7