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Bromley 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Table V.
(1) Number of Children Inspected by the Dentist: (a) Pontine age-groups:—
| Age | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 426 | 483 | 570 | 437 | 764 | 508 | 518 | 418 | 494 | 292 | 4909 |
(b) Specials 336
(c) Total (Routine and Specials) 5245
(2) Number found to require treatment 2665
(3) Number actually treated 2376
(4) Attendances made by children for treatment 4944
(5) Half-days devoted to:—
Inspection 28
Treatment 462
Total 490
(6) Fillings:
Permanent teeth 2402
Temporary teeth 268
Total 2670
(7) Extractions:
Permanent teeth 788
Temporary teeth 4949
Total 5737
(8) Administrations of gas 1431
(9) Other operations:
Permanent teeth 589
Temporary teeth 211
Total 800