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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Dental Services for Expectant and Nursing Mothers
and Children under 5 years
Part A. Attendances and Treatment
Number of Visits for Treatment During Year
| Children 0 - 4 (inc.) | Expectant and Nursing Mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| First Visit Subsequent Visits' | 523 | 109 |
| Subsequent Visits' | 794 | 201 |
| Total Visits | 1,317 | 310 |
| Number of Additional Courses of Treatment other than the First Course commenced during the year | 81 | 16 |
| Treatment provided during the year - | ||
| Number of Fillings | 892 | 114 |
| Teeth Filled | 732 | 112 |
| Teeth Extracted | 256 | 75 |
| General Anaesthetics given | 136 | 15 |
| Emergency Visits by Patients | 118 | 18 |
| Patients X-Rayed | 3 | 18 |
| Patients Treated by Scaling and/or Removal of Stains from the teeth (Prophylaxis) | 27 | 46 |
| Teeth Otherwise Conserved | 280 | - |
| Teeth Root Filled | - | 6 |
| Inlays | – | - |
| Crowns | – | 1 |
| Number of Courses of Treatment Completed during the Year | 358 | 95 |
Part B. Prosthetics
Patients Supplied with F.U. or F.L.
(First Time) 10
Patients Supplied with Other Dentures 6
Number of Dentures Supplied 20
Part C. Anaesthetics
General Anaesthetics Administered by
Dental Officers 6