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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
Havering 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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ORTHODONTICS
New cases commenced during year 85
Cases completed during year 72
Cases discontinued during year 8
Number of removable appliances fitted 118
Number of fixed appliances fitted —
Pupils referred to Hospital Consultant 17
DENTURES
| 5 to 9 | 10 to 14 | 15 & Over | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils supplied with full denture | — | _ | _ | |
| Pupils supplied with other denturees | ||||
| (first time | ) 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| SESSIONS | (1971) | |||
| Number of treatment sessions | 2,144 | |||
| Number of inspection sessions | 136 | |||
TABLE
DENTAL SERVICE FOR EXPECTANT & NURSING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
| Children 0-4 (incl.) | Expectant & Nursing Mother | |
|---|---|---|
| First Visit | 527 | 85 |
| Subsequent Visits | 679 | 133 |
| Total Visits | 1206 | 218 |
| Number of Additional Courses of Treatment other than the First | ||
| Course commenced during year | 76 | 4 |
| Treatment provided during the year — | ||
| Number of fillings | 1041 | 145 |
| Teeth filled | 897 | 153 |
| Teeth extracted | 139 | 52 |
| General Anaesthetics given | 64 | — |
| Emergency visits by patients | 66 | 10 |
| Patients X-rayed | 13 | 35 |
| Patients treated by scaling and/or removal of stains from the teeth (Phrophylaxis) | 231 | 36 |
| Teeth otherwise conserved | 131 | - |
| Teeth root filled | — | 3 |
| Crowns | — | 6 |
| Number of courses of treatment completed during the year | 346 | 61 |