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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 1953
[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 | 192 | 197 |
| Number of patients needing treatment | 176 | 179 |
| Attendances for treatment | 261 | 255 |
| Number of patients who have completed treatment | 110 | 133 |
| Number of Extractions | 521 | 260 |
| Number of Fillings | 53 | 80 |
| Number of Anaesthetics administered: | ||
| (a) local | 85 | 45 |
| (b) general | 119 | 133 |
| Number of Scalings or scaling and gum treatment | 25 | — |
| Number of Silver Nitrate treatment | — | 6 |
| Number of Dressings | 4 | 6 |
| Number of X-ray examinations | 2 | — |
| Number of Dentures provided: | ||
| (a) full | 33 | — |
| (b) partial | 23 | — |
Day Nurseries
There are three Nurseries in the Borough, accommodating
164 children in all.
Staff: Matrons 2
Deputy Matrons 2
Wardens 3
Nursery Trained Nurses 4
Nursery Assistants 9
Nursery Students 8
Total 28