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From the above card it will be seen that at the time of Inspection
Elsie Smith was found to have 14 good teeth, which were either
free from Caries altogether or filled previously.
It will also be seen that she did not possess a tooth brush.
Her treatment commenced on the 20.4.20, when her teeth were
cleaned. She lost two temporary teeth, and had 4 temporary teeth
filled, the treatment being completed on the 10.5.20.
The cards of all school children are similar to the above example,
differing only in degree. Usually the condition found at the time
of inspection is worse than the example given. When the inspection
has been completed each child who requires Dental attention is
furnished with a Form, which is taken home for the signature of
the Parents, before any treatment is given. In the event of this
Form not being returned, or returned with a negative answer, the
card belonging to the child is marked by a red cross and placed in
a box headed " Refusals." This means that this child has to suffer
from lack of Dental attention during his or her school life owing
to the ignorance of the Parents concerned.
Copy of the Form used is given below.
BECKENHAM EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your child, has been examined
by the School Dental Surgeon, and, in his opinion, requires
certain teeth attended to, to avoid further decay and
unnecessary suffering.
If you desire your child to be treated at the School Dental
Clinic, I shall be glad if you will please sign and detach the
sheet at the foot of this notice and return it to the Headmaster
or Headmistress of the School.
Ypur child will then be given an appointment to have the
treatment completed.
Please note the address of the Dental Clinic is : Balgowan
Road School, entrance Belmont Road.
Yours faithfully,
J. M. CLEMENTS,
School Medical Officer.
I am desirous of having my child's teeth attended at the
School Clinic, during his or her term at School.
Signature
Date Address