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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
Dagenham 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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The following particulars relate to dental treatment provided for mothers and young children:—
| Expectant or Nursing Mothers | Children Under Five Years of Age | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients examined | 126 | 177 |
| Number of patients needing treatment | 123 | 174 |
| Attendances for treatment | 203 | 292 |
| Number of patients who have completed treatment | 114 | 162 |
| Number of Extractions | 1,020 | 485 |
| Number of Fillings | 60 | 15 |
| Number of Anaesthetics administered: | ||
| (a) local | 2 | — |
| (b) general | 204 | 297 |
| Number of Scalings or scaling and gum treatment | 38 | – |
| Number of Silver Nitrate treatment | 1 | 15 |
| Number of Dressings | 5 | — |
| Number of X-ray examinations | 3 | 2 |
| Number of Dentures provided: | ||
| 48 | — | |
| 19 | — |
There are three Nurseries in the Borough, accommodating 164
children in all.
| Staff: Matrons | 2 |
| Deputy Matrons | 2 |
| Wardens | 3 |
| Nursery Trained Nurses | 7 |
| Nursery Assistants | 12 |
| Nursery Assistant (Part-Time) | 1 |
| Nursery Students | 16 |
| Total | 43 |