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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
Hornsey 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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DENTAL INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. Inspected | No. found to require treatment | No. referred for treatment at the County Council's Dental Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | - | - | - |
| 5-16 and over | 9025 | 4033 | 4033 |
| Specials | 830 | 791 | 789 |
| Totals | 9855 | 4824 | 4822 |
Number of pupils treatment commenced 2528
Number of pupils treatment completed 1734
Number of attendances made by pupils for treatment 5059
Number of appointments not kept 1255
Number of half days devoted to (a) Inspections 70
(b) Treatment 762
Fillings - Permanent Teeth 2789
Temporary Teeth 859
Number of teech filled - Permanent Teeth 2628
Temporary Teeth 839
Extractions - Permanent Teeth 259
Permanent Teeth for Orthodontia 29
Temporary Teeth 1465
Anaesthetics (a) General 544
(b) Local 545
(c) Regional 31
Other operations (a) Permanent Teeth 557
(b) Temporary Teeth 1476
SPECIAL DENTAL TREATMENT UNDERTAKEN BY
DENTAL OFFICERS
Number of Impressions, etc. 28
Number supplied with Dentures 10
Number of crowns and bridges 2
Number of Radiographs (a) At Dental Clinics 30
(b) At Hospitals
80