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IV.—Staff.—Consists of a nurse in attendance besides myself. On
anaesthetic days we have the services of an anaesthetist, of course, and
those of a health visitor in the recovery room. It will, therefore, be seen
that we have no clerical help, though it is usual to have a clerk in most
clinics. This means a more considerable item than is often realised.
However, time spent on clerical work is made up by the use of up-to-date
appliances and methods, and, further, the emoluments required by a
clerk help to defray the cost of the up-to-date appliances. Unless the
work at the clinic grows out of all proportion, I think we can dispense
with outside clerical help for some time to come. I desire to take this
opportunity of thanking those connected with me in the work for their
valuable help and co-operation.
V.—Premises.—Not much need be said about our premises ; it is
too obvious that they are not faultless, but this fact is considerably
counterbalanced by our modern appointments. I have no hesitation
in saying that, given decent premises, the clinic would rank amongst
the first in London.
VI.—General observations.—Considering the usual distrust and
prejudice with regard to dentistry by the working classes, I think our
first year's progress is highly gratifying. The actual results in figures
show great promise, and from my own observations, I think our efforts
are very much appreciated. The amount of work to be got through
before the ideal is reached, however, is stupendous. The fact that we
can undercut the unqualified in denture work, as has been proved, will
be a great point for us.
I have the honour to remain, Sir,
Yours faithfully,
C. HAMMOND WILLIAMS,
L.D.S., R.C.S. (Eng.).