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The above table gives the findings of the medical inspectors
and has no relation to the findings of the school dentist at his
visits; these are dealt with in another section of the report. Owing
to the greater minuteness of the dentist's examination his findings
differ a little from the above.
The figures indicate that some 49 per cent. of children
entering school have perfect sets of teeth. This is an improvement
on 1929, when the percentage was 41. The importance of
the pre-school period which at present is relatively neglected from
this aspect, but is a time of especial importance in connection with
the care of the teeth is emphasised. The leaver group gave by
far the best findings, a result reflecting credit on the school dental
service.
It is interesting to note that 4,131 children, or 49.6 per cent.,
were found to have sound teeth at medical inspection. The need
for systematic instruction, on the lines of "tooth brush drills"
seems to be indicated.

The above table gives in a concise form the results of findings
at Routine Medical Inspections.