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DENTAL SERVICES
Mrs. C.M. Lindsay L.D.S., R.F.P.S. (Glasgow)
Principal Dental Officer
The total number of deciduous and permanent fillings is roughly the same as 1971,
although there is a considerable increase in the output of crowns and inlays.
An increase in conservative treatment was expected, but owing to the illness of one
dental officer and the difficulty of replacing another who left the district, there was a loss of
working time of approximately six man months. However, the Borough has been fortunate in
securing the services of another dental officer.
The Borough now has a full complement of dental staff.
In this affluent society it is increasingly difficult to curb the amount of sugar and
sweetstuffs consumed, in spite of innumerable talks and instructions on oral hygiene and
dietary habits. Accordingly the number of extractions continues to increase. The total number
of extractions, however, is considerably less by comparison than most of the London Boroughs.
The topical application of fluoride is proving very successful, but as has been stated
the time expended on this treatment is considerable and cannot be expanded to the detriment
of other treatment. However, hygienists and some of the dental officers are doing as much as
they possibly can.
May I take this opportunity to thank the Head Teachers and Staff who have so
readily assisted in the dental health campaign and also the Health Visitors who have always
been most co-operative with the dental department.
To Dr. Morris and Mr. Miller out thanks are also due for their excellent
anaesthetics throughout the year. .
The loyalty and co-operation of the dental staff, dental officers, and dental surgery
assistants, has been most helpful in the exercising of my duties and has been very much
appreciated.
SESSIONS
Sessions devoted to treatment 3348
Sessions devoted to inspection 223
Sessions devoted to Dental Health
Education 76
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