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purpose for dentistry and orthodontics. Four of the premises are of very recent
construction and modern design, and all premises are fitted with up-to-date equipment,
including air turbine high speed instruments. For greater convenience, all
anaesthetic apparatus is standard throughout (Walton) as are also the X-ray
machines.
All dental prosthetic and orthodontic appliances are made at the dental laboratory
maintained by a neighbouring authority, and 19 dentures, 476 removable
appliances and 55 fixed appliances were supplied.
The recommendations made by the dental officer for the Department of
Education and Science last year were all considered and while the minor structural
improvements, the replacement of certain equipment and the greater development
of the service for children under five years of age have been carried out, the
implementation of recommendations in respect of staff has not been possible. The
addition of a recovery room to the dental suite at one of the clinics is scheduled for
next year.
A dental health education campaign was held early in the year lasting over a
period of three months, during which posters were prominently displayed, and
pamphlets were distributed at schools, clinics and offices.
Mr. Underhill, the Chief Dental Officer and Principal School Dental Officer,
wishes to record his appreciation of the work and loyalty of his staff.
(See Statistical Table 59)
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
It is the duty of the local education authority under Section 34 of the Education
Act, 1944, to ascertain what children in their area require special educational
treatment and to provide special education. Places are provided for Enfield
children in day or residential special schools maintained by the London Borough
of Enfield and other local education authorities or voluntary bodies. Children from
adjoining boroughs are accommodated in Enfield special schools.
There are 339 Enfield pupils in day special schools and 113 in residential
schools. Children attending residential schools are medically examined annually,
and those at residential schools for maladjusted children are also seen annually at
the child guidance clinic.
The categories of handicapped pupils defined under the Handicapped Pupils
and Special Schools Regulations 1959 and 1962 are blind, partially sighted, deaf,
partially hearing, educationally subnormal, epileptic, maladjusted, physically handicapped,
pupils suffering from speech defect, and delicate.
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