London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Barnet 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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| Ages 5-9 | Ages 10-14 | Age 15 & over | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendances for Treatment: | |||
| First visit | 3018 | 2525 | 365 |
| Subsequent visits | 6611 | 8445 | 1776 |
| Total visits | 9629 | 10970 | 2141 |
| Additional courses of treatment commenced | 268 | 147 | 13 |
| Fillings in permanent teeth | 2822 | 6075 | 1891 |
| Fillings in deciduous teeth | 6150 | 651 | — |
| Permanent teeth filled | 2335 | 5208 | 1575 |
| Deciduous teeth filled | 5531 | 532 | — |
| Permanent teeth extracted | 117 | 353 | 107 |
| Deciduous teeth extracted | 1700 | 888 | — |
| General anaesthetics | 583 | 253 | 15 |
| Emergencies | 251 | 122 | 14 |
| Prosthetics: | |||
| Pupils supplied with full upper or lower (first time) | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Pupils supplied with other dentures (first time) | — | 3 | 4 |
| Number of dentures supplies | 8 | 12 | 15 |
Number of pupils X-rayed 1057
Prophylaxis 1120
Teeth otherwise conserved 3123
Number of teeth root filled 47
Inlays 19
Crowns 128
Courses of treatment completed 5087
Orthodontics:
New cases commenced during year 179
Cases completed during year 233
Cases discontinued during year 90
Number of removable applicances fitted 541
Number of fixed appliances fitted 40
Pupils referred to Hospital consultant 5
Anaesthetics:
General anaesthetics administered by Dental Officers 67
Inspections:
(a) First inspection at school 26819
Number of pupils
(b) First inspection at Clinic 2063
Number of pupils
130