London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
This page requires JavaScript
These include:—
| 1946. | 1945. | |
|---|---|---|
| Root treatment in anterior teeth | 38 | 35 |
| Removal of nerves under local anaesthetic | 17 | 13 |
| Gingivectomy | 3 | 1 |
| Removal of bone sequestra | 10 | — |
| Splints for fractured incisors | 1 | 1 |
| Number of M.D.s treated | 7 | 14 |
| Dentures inserted | 35 | 23 |
| Irrigation of sockets | 45 | 81 |
| Treatment of hæmorrhage | — | 7 |
| Removal of impacted and difficult teeth | 20 | 4 |
| Operation to labial frænum | — | — |
| Ulcerative stomatitis (Vincents infection) | 15 | 13 |
| Cleft Palate | 1 | — |
| Application of Penicillin "Cones" | 50 | — |
Forms from Head Teachers.
The number of forms issued by Head Teachers for emergency
treatment was 1,764, compared with 1,574 in 1945. Black
lists of those not accepting treatment at inspections continue to be
supplied to Teachers in Charge, together with instructions that
unless adequate reason be given, such children shall be precluded
from obtaining "special" forms, should toothache subsequently
intervene.
X-Ray Examinations.
The number of cases referred to Mayday Hospital for the
above purpose was 158, compared with 162 in 1945.
Orthodontic Treatment.
In spite of the large amount of corrective work undertaken
during recent years the incidence of irregularities continues to be
high, and it is clear that more substantial measures will be
necessary if future commitments are to be met. Despite present
limitations a wide range of defects are being successfully dealt
with. Certain more complicated deformities, needing expert
opinion, are referred to one or other of the major teaching
hospitals. In conformity with the provisions of the Education
Act, all such treatment, including any necessary appliances, is
supplied free of cost to patients.