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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
Acton 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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DENTAL INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. inspected | No. found to require treatment | No. referred for treatment under Local Authority arrangements to County Council Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specials | 1,323 | 1,300 | 1,299 |
| Under 5 | — | — | — |
| 5 — 16+ | 3,548 | 2,575 | 2,310 |
| TOTALS | 4,871 | 3,875 | 3,609 |
Number of pupils actually treated 2,456
Number of attendances made for treatment 6,178
Number of half days devoted to (a) Inspections 36
(b) Treatment 806
Fillings:—
Permanent Teeth 3,885
Temporary Teeth 1,401
TOTAL 5,286
Number of teeth filled
Permanent Teeth 3,041
Temporary Teeth 1,281
TOTAL 4,322
Extractions:—
Permanent Teeth 420
Permanent Teeth for Orthodonture 97
Temporary Teeth 2,178
TOTAL 2,695