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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
Lewisham 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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DENTAL SERVICES
Mrs. C. M. Leeming, B.D.S. (Lond.),
Chief Dental Officer and Principal School Dental Officer
Accommodation for Dental Services
School for Dental Auxiliaries (4 surgeries), New Cross General Hospital, S.E.14.
Deptford Schools Treatment Centre (2 surgeries), Reginald Square, S.E.8.
Lewisham Schools Treatment Centre (2 surgeries), 78 Lewisham Park, S.E.I3.
Downham Schools Treatment Centre (2 surgeries), Churchdown, Downham.
Sedgehill Comprehensive School (1 surgery), Bellingham, S.E.6.
Catford County School (1 surgery), Bellingham Road, S.E.6.
DENTAL SERVICES FOR EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
UNDER 5 YEARS
| A: Attendances and Treatment | ||
| Number of Visits for Treatment During Year | ||
| First Visit | 739 | 10 |
| Subsequent Visits | 1,617 | 27 |
| Total Visits | 2,356 | 37 |
| Number of Add'l Courses of Treatment other than the First | ||
| Courses commenced during year | 100 | 3 |
| Treatment provided during the year— | ||
| Number of Fillings | 1,722 | 28 |
| Teeth Filled | 1,546 | 24 |
| Teeth Extracted | 192 | 2 |
| General Anaesthetics given | 81 | 2 |
| Emergency Visits by Patients | 91 | 1 |
| Patients X-Rayed | 14 | 5 |
| Patients Treated by Scaling and/or Removal of Stains from the teeth (Prophylaxis) | 666 | 6 |
| Teeth Otherwise Conserved | 276 | — |
| Teeth Root Filled | 1 | |
| Inlays | — | |
| Crowns | — | |
| Number of Courses of Treatment Completed During the Year | 492 | 5 |
| B: Inspections | ||
| Number of Patients given First Inspections During Year | A 427 | D 11 |
| Number of Patients in A and D above who Required | ||
| Treatment | B 314 | E 10 |
| Number of Patients in B and E above who were Offered | ||
| Treatment | C 314 | F 10 |
| C: Sessions | ||
| For Treatment | 312-7 | |
| For Health Education | 120-3 | |
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Because of the association of sickle cell anaemia with some immigrant groups and
the increased anaesthetic risks involved a special procedure was arranged.
The Consultant Pathologist from Lewisham Hospital readily agreed to accept all
relevant cases for screening by means of a simple blood test.
Any previous stay in hospital is investigated to avoid duplicate testing. The
patient's general practitioner is informed of the results.
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