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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 1956
[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 | 1,161 | 1,132 | 1,132 |
| Under 5 | — | — | — |
| 5 — 16+ | 5,203 | 3,571 | 3,365 |
| TOTALS 6,364 | 4,703 | 4,497 |
Number of pupils actually treated 2,574
Number of attendances made for treatment 6,384
Number of half days devoted to (a) Inspections 58
(b) Treatment 873
Fillings :—
Permanent Teetb 4,091
Temporary Teeth 1,051
TOTAL 5,142
Number of teeth filled :—
Permanent Teeth 3,465
Temporary Teeth 966
TOTAL 4,431
Extractions :—
Permanent Teeth 426
Permanent Teeth for Orthodonture 128
Temporary Teeth 1,895
TOTAL 2,449