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it is likely that increasing numbers will be entering the
school service in a few years and clinic accommodation
should be ready to receive them.
Over the year 300 fewer dental sessions were carried
out than in 1955 this is a reduction of 13 per cent but
only 300 less attendances were made for treatment which
is a reduction of less than 2 ner cent, so it will be
appreciated that the staff are making a concerted effort
not to lose any more ground,
Hie excellent ratio of permanent fillings to permanent
extractions which is a very good general indication of
the state of dental affairs was maintained and 14 fillings
were carried out for every extraction.
Orthodontic treatment continues to be much in demand
from parents and our part-time orthodontists are coping
adequately with the demand. Close co-operation is maintained
with the 5.N.T, Asthma and Speech Therapy departments.
Many parents are anxious for their children to
have treatment without realising that much of the success
is due to co-operation at home and that adequate conservation
of the teeth is essential as well for no amount
of "straightening" will make up for decayed teeth which
have to be extracted. The frequent request from private
practitioners for orthodontic treatment for their patients
is itself a tribute to the Orthodontic clinic's success.

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SERVICE
Mr. Arthur Miller Consulting Otologist; reports:-
Children are referred tosee me by the Medical Officers
on account of recurrent colds, mouth breathing, sore
throats and deafness.