London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Special Treatment.
| These include:- | 1945. | 1944 |
|---|---|---|
| Root treatment in anterior teeth | 35 | 16 |
| Removal of nerves under local anæ sthetic. | 13 | 10 |
| Gingivectomy | 1 | 4 |
| Removal of bone sequestra | - | 3 |
| Splints for fractured incisors | 1 | 1 |
| Number of M.D.'s treated | 14 | 6 |
| Dentures inserted | 23 | 22 |
| Irrigation of sockets | 81. | 25 |
| Treatment of hæ morrhage | 7 | 6 |
| Removal of impacted and difficult teeth | 4 | 10 |
| Operation to labial fra?num | - | l |
| Ulcerative stomatitis (Vincent's infection) | 13 | 3 |
| Cleft Palate | - | - |
Form from Head Teachers.
The number of forms issued by Head Teachers for emergency
treatment was 1,574 compared with 985 in 1944. The
foregoing increase was due to urgent work required by children
who returned from evacuation after their schools had received
their dental inspection. Black lists of those not accepting treatment
at inspections continue to be supplied to Teachers in
Charge, together with instructions that unless an adequate reason
be given, such children shall be precluded from obtaining
"special" forms, should toothache subsequently intervene.
Charges for Treatment.
The sum of £119 13s. Od. was received in treatment fees
during the earlier months of the year. In accordance with the
provisions of the new Education Act all such charges have now
been discontinued.
X-Ray Examinations.
The number of cases referred to Maydav Hospital for the
above purpose was 162, compared with 169 in 1944.