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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
Barking 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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felt in the case of orthodontics because over the years Mr. A. R. Levy
had made a speciality of this branch of dentistry and he had built
up a high standard of treatment and supervision.
During the year the oral hygienist employed in the Walthamstow
area was seconded to us for two sessions per week.
The Dental Laboratory continues to construct dentures and
appliances not only for Barking but for many dental centres elsewhere
in the County and during the year the following appliances and
dentures were processed for school children:—
DENTURES AND APPLIANCES CONSTRUCTED FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AT THE DENTAL LABORATORY IN 1957
| Description of Denture or Appliance | Barking | Other County Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Full upper or lower dentures | — | 1 |
| Partial Denture (5-9 teeth) | 6 | 9 |
| „ „ (1-4 teeth) | 31 | 87 |
| Repairs to Dentures | 26 | 50 |
| Fixed Splints | — | 18 |
| Acrylic Crowns | 8 | 4 |
| Oral Shields | — | 32 |
| Space Retainers | — | 6 |
| Bars Stainless Steel | — | 2 |
| Plates Stainless Steel | — | 1 |
| Simple Orthodontic Appliances | — | 33 |
| Complex Orthodontic Appliances | 62 | 376 |
| Andresson | — | 1 |
| Study Models (Sets) | 66 | 478 |
| Special Trays (Acrylic) | 2 | 2 |
| Box Plate Trays | — | 15 |
| Bands | 13 | 2 |
| Bridges | — | 1 |
| Gold Plate | — | 1 |
| Silver Splint | — | 2 |
| Basket Crown | — | 1 |
| Sued Plate | — | 1 |
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