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Our figures, as below, compare very favourably with those for 1925,
in some cases showing an increase.
49 Sessions held.
242 New Patients.
751 Attendances.
120 Fillings.
1,658 Teeth extracted (temporary and permanent).
146 Scalings.
Other treatment, such as Dressings, Artificial Dentures, etc., of
which I have not the accurate figures, has been carried out. The
popularity of the Dental Clinic seems to have increased, and there is a
big waiting list of patients. There is hardly time, working one session
per week, to get through the work, as is shown by the waiting list.
A considerable number of patients insist on having gas for extractions
where a local anaesthetic would be suitable. These tend to choke the
gas sessions, sometimes causing urgent gas cases to be held over. I am
of the opinion that a small charge for gas would have a good effect in these
cases, as mentioned in my last report.
The number of children requiring treatment is very marked, and
seems to increase. As they are so young, it is seldom possible to do
anything but extractions, and in the majority of cases, the teeth are so
badly decayed that no other line of treatment is thinkable. This condition
may be due to errors of diet, but I think the primary cause is the
pre-natal condition of the mother. It is manifest that an increasing
number of mothers is realising the advantages of a sound mouth and
teeth, both for themselves and their children.
Our equipment continues to give entire satisfaction, and is in
excellent repair. The premises, on the other hand, are not good. This
will be remedied, of course, when our rooms in the new building are
ready, and I venture to think we shall have a Dental Clinic then which
will be second to none in every respect.
May I conclude by thanking all those with whom I come in contact
for their very valuable assistance in the efficient running of the Clinic.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
C. HAMMOND WILLIAMS, L.D.S., R.C.S., Eng.