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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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During the year we unfortunately only had the services of one
full-time dentist but throughout the year varying numbers of parttime
dental officers were obtained, ft was, however, impossible to
give proper continuity in treatment and inspection and orthodontic
work fell to a minimum.
In May the oral hygienist (employed in the Walthamstow area
and seconded to us for two sessions per week) resigned and was not
replaced.
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 1958
| Description of Denture or Appliance | Barking | Other County Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Denture (5-9 teeth) | 5 | 6 |
| „ „ (1-4 teeth) | 37 | 88 |
| Repairs to Dentures | 13 | 83 |
| Fixed Splints | - | 21 |
| Acrylic Crowns | - | 5 |
| Oral Shields | - | 39 |
| Space Retainers | - | 5 |
| Simple Orthodontic Appliances | 2 | 41 |
| Complex Orthodontic Appliances | 49 | 433 |
| Andresson | - | 7 |
| Study Models (Sets) | 71 | 634 |
| Special Trays (Acrylic) | 4 | 16 |
| Box Plate Trays | - | - |
| Bands | 4 | 12 |
| Silver Splint | - | 1 |
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