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Since the beginning of the year the scheme for the readaption
of the Overbury Clinic has been pressed forward and the
additional surgery accommodation now available should considerably
increase the potential output from these premises. Onfortunately,
continued work of reconstruction of the main school
made it impractical to reoccupy the clinic until the early
Autumn. Since that time the principal surgery has again been
fully operational whilst the ancillary room, because of staffing
difficulties, has been compelled to function on a part time
basis.
The introduction of the second surgery has meant a substantial
loss in waiting room accommodation; however, structural
improvements and added sources of heating in the outer corridor
will, it is hoped, largely make good the lost amenities.
Because of impending developments on the Waldrons Hall site
the occupation of these premises must be considered of limited
duration. Efforts to secure alternative accommodation in the
neighbourhood have so far met with little success, and it is
probable therefore that arrangements for future treatment will
have to be considered in conjunction with one of the proposed
school buildings.
Staffing
Though the current reduction in the acceptance rate has
eased the situation in certain areas, the scheme is still dependent
on help from part-time dentists to maintain the present
level of treatment.
Further deployment of existing staff is being considered to
relieve hard pressed areas, but this is only possible within
certain limits as frequent changes in personnel are apt to
detract from the personal character of the Service.
Orthodontic Ihit
The Orthodontic Specialist reports a very substantial increase
in the number under treatment. The list of those waiting
correction has now been reduced to reasonable proportions.
Since the completion of the second surgery at the Overbury
School, weekly visits have been initiated at this clinic. An XRay
machine has now been installed at these premises, making the
full range of diagnosis available. Full details of the work
carried out in this unit will be found in a later stage of the
Report.