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come with them; having regard to the fact that at any
moment we are liable to receive orders to prepare the
Clinic as a First Aid Post to receive air-raid casualties,
it seemed unwise to have forty or so individuals on the
premises, so these clinics have been modified and we try
to limit the attendance to twenty-five or so.
Orthodontics.
There is a growing demand for the treatment of
irregular and misplaced teeth, as parents appear to be
more conscious of the disadvantages of such irregularities.
There were 186 attendances for orthodontic treatment,
the parents being charged 7s. 6d. for the necessary
mechanical appliance.
Child Welfare.
This service provides dental treatment for children
referred from the Welfare Centres by the doctors or
nurses, and during the year there were 200 attendances.
The work consists of simple fillings and mainly gas
extractions.
Mothers.
Attendance of mothers, in spite of present condi''tions,
is good, the total for the year being 209. Since
April, I am glad to report, it has been possible to supply
artificial dentures, and up to date 11 dentures have been
made.
Conclusion.
Lastly I would like to thank the Committee and
Staff for their assistance in my work, nor must I forget
the very practical help given at all times by the Volun-
tary Workers.
T. S. Latham, L.D.S., Eng.,
School Dental Officer.