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In addition, 7 cases of external eye disease have been
continuously treated at the Clinic, one being sent into the West
Middlesex Hospital for more thorough treatment than was possible
at home.
Two mothers from the Welfare Centres have been examined
and glasses provided, and 13 babies from centres have been treated,
mainly for early squint.
(,Sd.) G. BANHAM.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTAL SURGEON.
8,261 school children were examined during the year, and
5.036 of these were referred for treatment.
These figures show an increase on last year. The number
of cases actually treated has, however, decreased. Probably the
chief factor governing this decrease was a change in the scale of
charges which increased the payment for the bulk of our patients,
with the effect of slightly raising the number of refusals, although
these are fewer than in 1930. I understand that steps are being
taken to remedy this.
The epidemics of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria had also an
unfortunate influence on the attendance for treatment.
In spite of this however, the number of permanent fillings
has increased, showing that more conservative work is being done
on the permanent dentition. The average number of extractions
per child remains about the same.
It is gratifying to note that the percentage of children who
do not require treatment, shows an increase of about 2% on 1931.
The number of parents present at inspections is increasing,
and in some districts the general condition of the childrens mouths
is improving considerably.
Treatment for mothers and infants from the Welfare Centres
has been continued throughout the year, and there is a slight increase
in the number of mothers and a decrease in the number of infants
dealt with.