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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 1973
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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DENTAL SERVICE FOR EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
UNDER 5 YEARS
| Children 0-4( incl.) | Expectant and Nursing mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| First Visit | 420 | 97 |
| Subsequent Visits | 462 | 180 |
| Total Visits | 892 | 277 |
| Number of Additional Courses of Treatment other than the First Course commenced during year Treatment provided during year - | 34 | 8 |
| Number of fillings | 691 | 149 |
| Teeth filled | 634 | 142 |
| Teeth extracted | 58 | 36 |
| General anaesthetics given | 20 | |
| Emergency visits by patients | 59 | 24 |
| Patients x-rayed | 5 | 43 |
| Patoents treated by Scaling and/or Removal of Stains from the teeth (Prophylaxis) | 147 | 55 |
| Teeth otherwise conserved | 95 | |
| Teeth Root Filled | 1 | |
| Crowns | 4 | |
| Number of Courses of Treatment completed during year | 352 | 60 |
| DENTURES Patients supplied with full denture (First Time) | 1 | |
| Patients supplied with other dentures | 11 | |
| INSPECTIONS | Children 0-4(incl.) | Expectant and Nursing Mothers |
| Number of Patients given First inspections during year | 964 | 95 |
| Number of Patients who required treatment | 435 | 82 |
| Number of Patients who were offered treatment | 430 | 82 |
| Number of Dental Officer Sessions Devoted to Maternity and Child Welfare Patients•- For Treatment | 188 |