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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Miscellaneous Items
| These include: | 1962 | 1961 |
|---|---|---|
| Root treatment in anterior teeth | 20 | 39 |
| Removal of bone sequestra | 13 | 9 |
| Splints for fractured incisors | 6 | 4 |
| Partial pulpotomy | 1 | 2 |
| Number of adult M. D. s treated | 10 | 12 |
| Dentures inserted | 29 | 21 |
| Denture Repairs | 8 | 8 |
| Removal of Impacted teeth | 47 | 69 |
| Ulcerated Stomatitis (Vincent's Infection) | 1 | 3 |
| Cleft Palate cases | — | 1 |
| Acrylic caps for inciser teeth | 10 | 19 |
| Gingivectomy | 5 | 7 |
Forms from Head Teachers
The number of forms issued by Head Teachers for emergency
treatment was 1,410 compared with 1,511 in 1961.
X-Ray Examination
The number of cases referred for the above purpose was 312,
compared with 380 in 1961. This includes 109 taken at Mayday
Hospital.
Orthodontic Treatment
The number of sessions devoted to this work was 381, compared
with 404 last year. The work in this section is proceeding
satisfactorily and there have been no developments worthy of
report.
The following is a summary of treatment performed:-
| 1962 | 1961 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant. | D.O.s | Total | Total | |
| Cases commenced during the year | 184 | 82 | 266 | 248 |
| Cases carried forward from the previous year | 521 | 73 | 594 | 661 |
| 705 | 155 | 860 | 909 |
Cases completed during the year
165
53
218
189
| Cases discontinued during the year | 79 | 12 | 91 | 108 |
| Pupils treated with appliances | 247 | 116 | 363 | 381 |
| Appliances - Removable | 263 | 106 | 369 | 365 |
| Pixed | 72 | 13 | 85 | 85 |
| Total Attendances | 3,486 | 1, 372 | 4,858 | 5, 203 |