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Ambulant Cases.
Six children were referred to hospital for special treatment for
the draining of alveolar abscesses. In each case the parents of the
children had previously refused dental treatment.
Preventive and Educative Measures.
With the object of stimulating interest in mouth hygiene the
Dental Board of the United Kingdom was invited for the second
time to display the exhibit specially arranged for school children.
Children from 11 years upwards are shown models of comparative
dental anatomy and healthy and diseased conditions of the teeth.
The exhibit is explained by a very capable demonstrator, and the
children are invited to ask questions. The showing of the models
successfully claimed the children's interest, and it was felt that the
exhibit undoubtedly proved instructive and was very much appreciated.
Many teachers expressed their appreciation of its excellence.
It should be stated that no charge is made for the demonstration
by the Dental Board, the only cost to the Authority being
for the conveyance of models to and from the schools.
Several of the schools at which the exhibit was shown were
inspected soon afterwards; unfortunately the number of acceptances
for treatment was not materially increased. Dental health propaganda
takes some time to be fully appreciated by the parents, and
it is hoped that when these schools are again inspected the results
of the good work accomplished by this exhibit will be more evident.
Is is hoped to have another visit from the Dental Board representative
next year.