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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 1954
[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 | 164 | 175 |
| Number of patients needing treatment | 140 | 136 |
| Attendances for treatment | 370 | 310 |
| Number of patients who have completed treatment | 50 | 107 |
| Number of Extractions | 429 | 120 |
| Number of Fillings | 67 | 256 |
| Number of Anaesthetics administered: | ||
| (a) local | 176 | 82 |
| (b) general | 2 | 1 |
| Number of Scalings or scaling and gum treatment | 12 | 1 |
| Number of Silver Nitrate treatment | — | — |
| Number of Dressings | 29 | 26 |
| Number of X-ray examinations | 1 | — |
| Number of Dentures provided: | ||
| (a) full | 17 | — |
| (b) partial | 19 | — |
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 5
Nursery Assistants 10
Nursery Students 8
Total 30