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Children's Homes. During weekly sessions at "The Hollies Sidcup, the following
treatments were given:—
59
No. of Sessions
held
24
Total
attendances
203
Fillings
82
Extractions
44
Other
treatment
89
Dental Health Education. The health exhibition held at the Elephant and Castle
Shopping Centre from 29th November, 1965 to 11th December, 1965 included a
dental section illustrating prevention, care and treatment of dental conditions. The
exhibition aroused considerable interest among the general public. Leaflets were
distributed.
Posters and displays on dental health and the importance of oral hygiene and
correct diet were displayed at welfare centres throughout the year.
Fluoridation. The Health Committee at their meeting on 14th December, 1965
approved the recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health for the fluoridation
of the public water supply, a decision which was later approved by the Council.
Well Women Clinics
Cytological Diagnosis of Early Uterine Carcinoma
Through the facilities provided by Guy's Hospital for the examination of
specimens, three "Well Women" Clinics were opened in November 1965 for
women residents of the Borough of Southwark of 35 years of age or over.
Following the taking of vaginal and cervical smears a full gynaecological
examination is made, together with examination of breasts, abdomen and pelvis,
to check on the danger areas where cancer is liable to occur. The urine is also
tested.