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GENERAL COMMENTS
The year 1971 was a successful year from a dental point of view, when
one considers the numerous set-backs experienced. Staffing difficulties
have already been mentioned. The re-flooring of Julia Engwell Dental Clinic
required arrangements to be made during this period to do extra school
inspections in order to keep the staff of this clinic fully occupied.
However at one period during this time, 26 schools were closed or part closed
owing to lack of heating, arising from a strike of oil delivery drivers and
many inspections had to be re-allocated. During the postal strike great
difficulties were experienced in getting appointments to parents.
Finally I wish to thank head teachers, teachers in all schools, medical
and dental staff in clinics and last, but by no means least, the School
Health Section of the Health Department for their oo-operation and help,
during the year 1971•
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