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training for a dental surgeon extends to approximately five years,
and the number of dental schools in the country is limited, it is
unlikely that the gap will be filled for many years to come.
AMBULANCE
SERVICE.
This service, which has been run by the
Borough Council for a great many years,
passed to the County Council on 5th July,
1948. I would take this last opportunity of referring to the
efficient manner in which the service has been carried out in the
past, despite the fact that until very recently the vehicles, with one
exception, were becoming obsolete. It will be agreed, I feel sure,
that the drivers and attendants have rendered excellent service, not
only to Dagenham, but to many of the surrounding districts with
whom we had reciprocal arrangements.
STAFF.
I take this opportunity once again of recording
my deep appreciation of the loyal and devoted
service of all the members of the staff of the Public Health Department,
and at the same time to ask the Chairman and Members of
the Health Services Committee to accept my best thanks for their
help and deep interest taken in the activities of the Public Health
Department.
I am,
Madam Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
CECIL HERINGTON,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Department,
Civic Centre,
Dagenham.