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Orthodontic treatment is, probably, the most soughtafter
form of dentistry and this has recently been more
so since the Dental Estimates Board have brought in
"payment by results" and the dental surgeons in the
General Dental Service been thus discouraged from
accepting such patients.
My attendance there is still insufficient to keep up
with the flow of patients and a waiting list exists.
The figures for my patients are in your possession
and Mr. Wade will doubtless comment on my visits to
315, Broadway so I will not mention these items.
In conclusion, I would like to say that the general
condition of the mouths of many of the patients shows
evidence of neglect from an early age—in many cases
sufficient to make orthodontic treatment quite unsuitable.
I am indebted to Mr. Wade, L.D.S., Dental Surgeon,
for this report:—
I have to submit again my short report upon the
work of the Dental Clinics. The year, as you will know,
has been a very full one and Maternity and Child Welfare
work has been added.
Gingivitis, often found in pregnancy, has been
treated with success with penicillin and has proved far
superior to the other methods which can now be said to
be out-of-date.
One case of Osteomyelitis of the maxilla in a child
of five years was suspected and admitted to hospital
where, it is believed, the condition was confirmed.
A case of suspected incipient hypertrophic gingivitis
in a girl of 13 years of age was found and was given
suitable treatment.
The evidence of carious upper incisors in the 16-17
age group reported last year appears to have moderated
in the same group in the year under review. The age
group 16-17 of 1949, in regard to the matter, is still
however, of much professional interest.
The flow of new cases requiring orthodontic treatment
continues and the County Orthodontist has paid
regular visits advising parents and designing appliances
for necessary corrections.
The acute shortage of dental officers is still being
felt.
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