Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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health, an enormous decrease in the incidence of dental caries would
result—particularly in young children of pre-school age.
The sum received in fees from elementary school children during
1937 amounted to £49 14s. 5d.
In conclusion, Mr. Mackay and I wish to express our thanks
to all Head Teachers for their assistance in obtaining consent to
treatment and in persuading children to keep their dental appointments—also
to acknowledge our appreciation of the invaluable help
rendered by Nurse Anderson and Miss Groves.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
C. E. JAMES,
Senior School Dental Surgeon.