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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
Willesden 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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TABLES DEALING WITH THE WORK ON SCHOOL CHILDREN DURING THE YEAR.
Dental Inspection and Treatment.
| 1. Number of children who were inspected by the Dentist: | School Children | Special Schools Children | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Routine age-groups— | |||
| Aged: 5 | 427 | » | 427 |
| 6 | 720 | 3 | 723 |
| 7 | 733 | 8 | 741 |
| 8 | 939 | 9 | 948 |
| 9 | 808 | 11 | 819 |
| 10 | 755 | 10 | 765 |
| 11 | 969 | 14 | 983 |
| 12 | 943 | 12 | 955 |
| 13 | 956 | 8 | 964 |
| 14 | 774 | 7 | 781 |
| 15 | 540 | 10 | 550 |
| 16 | 91 | 2 | 93 |
| 17 | 3 | ... | 3 |
| Total | 8,658 | 94 | 8,752 |
| 2,347 | 3 | 2,350 | |
| (c) Total (routine and specials) | 11,005 | 97 | 11,102 |
| 2. Number found to require treatment | 8,285 | 71 | 8,356 |
| 3. Number actually treated | 5,522 | 19 | 5,541 |
| 4. Attendances made bv children for treatment | 13,750 | 47 | 13,797 |
| 5. Half-days devoted to Inspection | 121 | 2 | 123 |
| Treatment | 1,264 | 5 | ' 1,269 |
| Total | 1,385 | 7 | 1,392 |
| 6. Fillings—Permanent teeth | 6,058 | 22 | 6,080 |
| Temporary teeth | 1,869 | 1 | 1,870 |
| Total | 7,927 | 23 | 7,950 |
| 7. Extractions—Permanent teeth | 888 | 5 | 893 |
| Temporary teeth | 5,220 | 21 | 5,241 |
| Total .. | 6,108 | 26 | 6,134 |
| Administration of general anaesthetics for extractions. . | 2,728 | 14 | 2,742 |
| Local anaesthetics | 169 | — | 169 |
| Total .. 9. Other operations—Permanent teeth | 2,897 1,708 | 14 6 | 2,911 1,714 |
| Temporary teeth | 918 | 2 | 920 |
| Total | 2,626 | 8 | 2,634 |
RETURN SHOWING THE NUMBER OF DENTAL DEFECTS REFERRED FOR FOLLOWING-UP, AND THE EXTENT TO WHICH REMEDIAL MEASURES WERE CARRIED OUT DURING 1947 AT
HEALTH VISITOR'S LAST VISIT.
| Total number of defects coming under observation during 1947:— | School Children | Special Schools Children | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brought forward | 590 | 2 | 592 |
| New during year | 5,384 | 78 | 5,462 |
| Total | 5,974 | 80 | 6,054 |
| Number of defects treated : | - | - | |
| Health Centre | 5,522 | 19 | 5,541 |
| Otherwise | 68 | 59 | 127 |
| Total | 5,590 | 78 | 5,668 |
| No report available | 6 | - | 6 |
| Number of defects for which no treatment has been undertaken at Health Visitor's final visit | 73 | - | 73 |
| Carried forward | 294 | 2 | 296 |
| Number not needing treatment | 11 | 5 | 11 |