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Mr.nor Clinic fulfils a useful purpose and
geographically is well placed for a few schools, but
the need is for the re-opening of the Central Clinic
Dental premises in order to relieve the pressure on
the East Street Clinic.
MATERNITY & CHILD WELFARE DENTAL SERVICE.
The evacuation of mothers did not materially
affect the Dental Service, since those mothers who
elected to receive treatment did so "before departing
to the Maternity Centres or on their return. The
Service, however, was handicapped "by lack of premises
in the same manner as the Education Dental Service.
PUBLIC DENTAL SCHEME.
This proved a most popular service, and may he
regarded as an undertaking which is available for the
potential dental needs of the total population, and
obviously this is more than can be completely
undertaken by a Dental Staff. whose strength was
assessed on the dental requirements of the school
population and expectant and nursing, mothers. Nor
should the Service be regarded as one which will
disappear after hostilities, and an increase in staff
and premises as and when required should be seriously
considered.
Already, large waiting lists exist, and the only
apparent solution is to undertake the provision of
extra sessions preferably in the evening so as not to
trespass on the time allocated for the existing Service.
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I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(sgd) W.H.Foy,
L.D.S., R.C.S. (ENG.)
Senior Dental Officer.
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