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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The arrival of an unspecified number of such "casuals" not
only seriously disorganises the work of the clinics, but also greatly
reduces the output of restorative and preventive work which
should be the prime object of the service.
The ensuing Table gives particulars of the principal items of treatment compared with those obtained last year:—
| 1949. | 1948. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendances | 18,620 | 20,035 | |
| Treated | 9,513 | 9,344 | |
| Re-treated | 4,632 | 4,651 | |
| Fillings— | Permanent | 5,182 | 5,981 |
| Temporary | 1,036 | 2,047 | |
| Extractions | Permanent | 1,722 | 1,832 |
| Temporary | 10,056 | 11,062 | |
| Gas Administration | 3,447 | 3,747 | |
| Local anæsthetics | 2,780 | 3,585 | |
| Other Operations— | Permanent | 5,533 | 6,974 |
| Temporary | 3,047 | 3,154 | |
| Cases Completed | 8,302 | 8,614 | |
Special Treatment.
These include—
1949. 1948.
Root treatment in anterior teeth 36 24
Removal of nerves under local anæsthetic 17 6
Gingivectomy 4 4
Removal of bone sequestra 2 9
Splints for fractured incisors 1 2
Number of M.D.s treated 20 27
Dentures inserted 43 38
Irrigation of sockets 28 19
Removal of impacted and difficult teeth 24 27
Ulcerated stomatitis (Vincent's infection) 20 16
Cleft Palate or Labial Frænum — 1
Application of Penicillin "Cones" 43 36
Crowns for Incisor Teeth 3 1
Referred for X-Ray 101 102
Forms from Head Teachers.
The number of forms issued by Head Teachers for emergency
treatment was 3,102 compared with 2,497 in 1948.