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Orthodontics.
In addition to a large number of orthodontic cases treated
wholly or partially by extraction, a number of appliances have been
made during the year, all of the removable type.
The cases selected have usually been those likely to yield
quick results. The long treatments needing complicated apparatus
have not been undertaken, in view of the depleted staff and the
prior demands of routine conservative dentistry. They have
usually been referred to hospital.
An X-ray apparatus is almost indispensable before undertaking
many of these cases.
Maternity and Child Welfare.
All cases referred by the Medical Officers have been seen and
advised or treated. The number of mothers attended was about
the same as the previous year— with a slight increase in the amount
of conservative work done, but the number of infants seen was
double that of the previous year, as was also the amount of work
done.
Some idea of the amount of work done will be found under the
heading Dental Treatment in the M. & C. W. report, including the
number of dentures supplied.
War-time Day Nurseries.
The children over two years of age attending the Day Nurseries
were inspected and treated, if necessary, during the year.
The number of sound mouths was found to be 81.6 per cent.,
and the acceptances of treatment 81.8 per cent, of those referred
for treatment.