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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 1959
[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 | 782 | 758 | 758 |
| Under 5 | — | — | — |
| 5 — 16 + | 5,407 | 3,348 | 3,173 |
| TOTALS | 6,189 | 4,106 | 3,931 |
Number of pupils actually treated 2,603
Number of attendances made for treatment 6,484
Number of half days devoted to (a) Inspections 50
(b) Treatment 846
Fillings:—
| Permanent Teeth | 4,012 |
| Temporary Teeth | 1,074 |
| TOTAL | 5,086 |
Number of teeth filled:—
| Permanent Teeth | 3,460 |
| Temporary Teeth | 996 |
| TOTAL | 4,456 |
Extractions:—
| Permanent Teeth | 337 |
| Permanent Teeth for Orthodonture | 167 |
| Temporary Teeth | 1,725 |
| TOTAL | 2,229 |