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to extractions continues to be a characteristic and highly
satisfactory aspect of the service as a whole, and it is
to be hoped that this will be maintained in the next few
years when staffing may become more difficult.
The orthodontic service has been a little restricted
by one of the orthodontists taking maternity leave at the
beginning of the year. Arrears have been overtaken now
and the waiting list for treatment is very small, A large
number of parents are aware of the value of orthodontic
treatment and anxiously seek treatment for their children.
A significant part of the orthodontist's introduction to
his cases has to be spent in explaining to parent and
child that a high degree of co-operation and interest is
required on their part, and without it no good result is
possible. Orthodontic success is only achieved by active
co-operation of all three parties, patient, parent and
specialist. The orthodontists work in close co-operation
with the Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, Speech Therapist,
and so on, and good results arise from this close cooperation,
We look forward to the early implementation of a
^ National policy on dental recruitment dental ancillaries,
and fluoridation of water supplies for then the way ahead
may be a little clearer and more encouraging. Delay increases
the feeling of uncertainty at all levels in the
dental service and discourages the young dental surgeon
who considers entering the service as a full-time officer,
Attendances
Treatment
completed
Fillings
Permanent
Teeth
Fillings
Temp
orary
Teeth
Extractions
Permanent
Teeth
Extractions
Temporary
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Anaesthetics
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Local
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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SERVICE,
Mr. Arthur Miller, Consulting Otologist, reports-
Children are referred to see me by the Medical Officers
on account of recurrent colds, mouth breathing, sore
throats and deafness.
If, upon examination, the child was found to be suffering
from enlarged adenoids (often the cause of persis=
tent colds, mouth breathing and deafness) they have been
referred for adenoidectomy,