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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The ensuing Table gives particulars of the principal items of treatment compared with those last year.
| No. of Teeth Filled | Permanent | 5,793 | 5,742 |
| Temporary | 2,423 | 1,955 | |
| Extractions - | Permanent | 1,154 | 1,594 |
| Temporary | 3,177 | 3,762 | |
| Gas Administrations | 1,821 | 2,190 | |
| Local Anaesthetics | 555 | 508 | |
| Other Operations | Permanent | 6,406 | 6,697 |
| Temporary | 768 | 585 | |
| Cases Completed | 4,133 | 5,145 |
Miscellaneous Items
| These include | 1964 | 1963 |
|---|---|---|
| Root treatment in anterior teeth | 7 | 5 |
| Removal of bone sequestra | 10 | 9 |
| Splints for fractured incisors | 4 | - |
| Partial Pulpotomy | 7 | - |
| Number of M.D's (adults) treated | 12 | 14 |
| Dentures inserted | 21 | '37 |
| Denture repairs | 5 | 9 |
| Removal of impacted teeth | 61 | 44 |
| Acrylic caps for incisor teeth | 4 | 5 |
| Gingivectomy . | 3 | - |
Forms from Head Teachers
The number of forms issued by Head Teachers for emergency
treatment was 984, compared with 1,200 in 1963.
X-Ray Examination
The number of cases referred for the above purpose was 120,
compared with 273 in 1963. This includes 32 taken at Mayday
Hospital.
Orthodontic Treatment
The number of sessions devoted to this work was 379, compared
with 404 last year. The work in this section is proceeding
satisfactorily and there have been no developments worthy of
special report.