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Work under the heading of "other operations" shows a decline of 492, the
total being 2,968.
The number of sessions shown as devoted to treatment is 732 and is less than
the total for 1934 as this figure does not include those sessions occupied in the
treatment of the Abbey School scholars, reference to which is given in another
report.
The general improvement in the dental condition of the Barking Elementary
School child permits an increase in all types of work. More schools are inspected,
and operative work is accelerated owing to the falling off of gross dental conditions.
Marked dental neglect is now seen but rarely, and a much greater interest is displayed
by parents in conservative work, an interest in no small way due to the desire of the
child to have a tooth saved rather than lost. This is particularly noticeable with
senior girls and an acceptance figure of over 80 per cent, confirms the popularity of
the dental service. Nevertheless, the necessity of lectures to children of twelve
years old and over is still a matter of great importance, and it is hoped that arrangements
will be made for these lectures to be given as an integral part of every
inspection. In cases where this has been undertaken, the acceptances from the
school have been extremely gratifying.
The assistance of Head-Masters and Head-Mistresses at inspections has greatly
facilitated this work, and the teaching staff as a whole have rendered a great service
during the year in advising both pupils and parents.
I wish to offer to the Medical and Nursing staff and the Dental staff at the
Clinics full recognition and thanks for their assistance and willingness to co-operate
in the furtherance of the dental service.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
W. H. FOY,
(i..d.s., r.c.s. eng.),
Public Dental Officer.