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children from Central Schools who have not had the opportunity
of treatment for a period of years, and who in consequence have
required a large number of permanent extractions. The extension
of the scheme will no doubt result in an improvement in the ratios
shown above.
It will be seen that there is an increase in the number of
permanent fillings, but, unfortunately, this is off-set by the larger
number of extracted permanent teeth. Perhaps a more detailed
examination of the teeth at the dental inspections will bring about
an improvement in 1932.
Special Treatments.
Partial dentures to replace lost incisors—3.
Appointments.
Routine appointments made 15,827
Routine appointments kept 10,121—63%
Special appointments made 832
Special appointments kept 553—66%
Following Up.
In the case of children referred for treatment prior to throat
operation and failing to keep appointments, non-attendance forms
are issued to the Health Visitors for following up. During the
year 242 such forms were issued.
Preventive and Educative Measures.
Parents are encouraged to attend the Clinic with their
children, and opportunity is taken to make clear any points of
doubt that might exist regarding treatment. Talks are given to
parents in school at the conclusion of inspections of five and sixyear-olds.
Leaflets setting out rules for the prevention of decay
are given to all parents attending the talks.
Selhurst Dental Clinic.
The Branch Dental Clinic at 206, Selhurst Road, has now
completed its first year, and statistics show the amount of work
done. It cannot be correctly said that the Clinic has operated for
the whole year, as during the interregnum Mr. Bryce worked 43
sessions at the Dental Clinic, Lodge Road.