Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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At the same time too if there is any special objection by the parent,
conformity is made with their wishes so far as it is possible to the
work.
It should also be stated that a nurse, well informed in the
general clinic routine and treatment, visits all the parents from
whom refusals for treatment are received, and endeavours to
remove the cause of objection and to obtain consent, explaining
at the same time that the dental surgeon at all times is ready to
discuss and advise.
Kindness and courtesy, it is hoped, does in some measure
alleviate the dread of attendance.
H. S. SMYTH, L.D.S., R.C.S. (Eng.),
Dental Surgeon.