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
Barking 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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MOTHER AND CHILD WELFARE DENTAL TREATMENT
| Expectant and Nursing Mothers | Children under 5 years | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers of Cases | |||
| 1. | Number of persons examined | 112 | 362 |
| 2. | Number of persons treated | 81 | 243 |
| Treatment Provided | |||
| 3. | Scalings and gum treatment | 23 | 2 |
| 4. | Fillings | 105 | 345 |
| 5. | Silver nitrate treatment | 1 | 114 |
| 6. | Crowns and inlays | 1 | - |
| 7. | Extractions | 52 | 129 |
| 8. | General anaesthetics | 6 | 129 |
| 9. | Dentures provide | 24 | - |
| 10. | Radiographs | 6 | 2 |