London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Leyton 1941

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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TABLE IV.

Dental Inspection and Treatment.

(1) Number of children who were:—
(a) Inspected by the Dentist:—
Aged:
Age Groups1153Total 405
1283
1382
1466
1546
1654
1717
184
Specials (Casuals)9
Grand Total414
(b) Found to require treatment253
(c) Actually treated155
(2) Half-days devoted to Inspection 5 Treatment 32—Total37
(3) Attendances made by children for treatment260
(4) Fillings, Permanent Teeth 295 Temporary ,, Nil—Total295
(5) Extractions, Permanent Teeth 62 Temporary ,, 28—Total90
(6) Administrations of general anaesthetics for extractions32
(7) Other operations, Permanent Teeth 45 Temporary „ Nil—Total45