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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 1955
[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 | 137 | 183 |
| Number of patients needing treatment | 125 | 138 |
| Attendances for treatment | 390 | 207 |
| Number of patients who have completed treatment | 71 | 119 |
| Number of Extractions | 443 | 122 |
| Number of Fillings | 56 | 247 |
| Number of Anaesthetics administered: | ||
| (a) local | 178 | 87 |
| (b) general | — | — |
| Number of Scalings or scaling and gum treatment | 7 | _ |
| Number of Silver Nitrate treatment | — | — |
| Number of Dressings | — | 1 |
| Number of X-ray examinations | 2 | 3 |
| Number of Dentures provided : | ||
| (a) full | 13 | — |
| (b) partial | 15 | — |
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 | 7 |
| Total | 29 |