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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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T able V.
DENTAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT.
| (1) | Number of pupils inspected by the Authority's Dental Officers— | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Periodic age groups | 20478 | |
| (b) Specials | 3102 | |
| (c) Total (Periodic and Specials) | 23580 | |
| (2) | Number found to require treatment | 12506 |
| (3) | Number actually treated | 9513 |
| (4) | Attendances made by pupils for treatment | 18620 |
| (5) | Half-days devoted to : (a) Inspection | 156 |
| (b) Treatment | 1605 | |
| Total (a) and (b) | 1761 | |
| (6) | Fillings: Permanent Teeth | 5182 |
| Temporary Teeth | 1036 | |
| Total | 6218 | |
| (7) | Extractions : Permanent Teeth | 1722 |
| Temporary Teeth | 10056 | |
| Total | 11778 | |
| (8) | Administration of genefal anaesthetics for extraction | 3447 |
| (9) | Other Operations: (a) Permanent Teeth | 5533 |
| (b) Temporary Teeth | 3047 | |
| Total (a) and (b) | 8580 |