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The Orthodontic Service
The pattern of this work reflects that found in other
branches of the School Dental Service. Whereas in previous years
there was a waiting list for treatment, a balance has now been
achieved and more time can be devoted to individual cases so
that the best possible result may be attained.
ENURESIS CLINIC
I am grateful to Dr. Margaret White for the following report:-
During 1965 a total of 246 children attended the Enuresis
Clinics in the Borough. This is an increase of 69 over 1964. A
certain proportion of the increase is due to the opening of a
Clinic in Purley in April. 166 children were boys as compared
with 90 girls. 127 cases were still attending at the end of the
year and 91 were discharged dry. There is always a percentage of
parents whose attendance is very erratic, and during 1965 22
patients were discharged for non-attendance after they had
failed to keep three consecutive appointments. A larger number
than usual - 15 - were transferred to other Clinics, half were
referred to Renal Specialists to exclude organic disease. Two of
these children had kidney disease for which they were treated.
The other cases referred were considered to need psychological
treatment. 101 of the children had been previously treated,
mainly with amphetamine type drugs before they started to attend
the Clinic. In over half of the children there was a family
history of enuresis. 84 children used the buzzers. These are now
issued with a larger foil pad, and the patients find there is
less likelihood of the bell ringing without cause, with these
larger pads.
No. of children attending - Lodge Road - 167
- New Addington - 49
- Purley - 32
No. of children discharged dry - 91
No. of children discharged for
non-attendance - 22
No. of children still attending - 127
No. of children used buzzer - 84