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be attained. Although the number of children seen at school was less than
in 1966 the number first inspected at a clinic, that is, those who request
appointments or respond to reminders, shows an increase of 40% over last
year's figure and is an indication of the growing awareness of the need
for regular dental attention.

The establishment of dental staff has been increased by the appointment
of a Senior Dental Officer who has responsibility for the provision
of more advanced conservative treatment.
During the year the proportion of conservative work has again increased
in relation to exodontic procedures, and for every 100 teeth filled
only 30 were extracted, compared with 34 last year and 47 in 1965.
Dental statistics will be found on Page 53.
ENURESIS CLINIC
I am grateful to Dr. Margaret White for the following report:-
During 1967, 333 children attended the three Enuresis Clinics in the
London Borough of Croydon; 166 were discharged during the year, and
167 were still attending at the end of December. Of the 166 discharged,
107 were discharged dry, and 45 were discharged for non-attendance, of
these 12 attended once only. Three children were thought to have symptoms
of some disorder of the urinary tract and were referred to a urologist.