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plans for the future treatment of their child throughout the
school life. In this way we try to help the parent to understand
that there is such a thing as planned dental treatment, and the
Clinic is not merely a "repair shop ' provided for the relief of
toothache.
The present "acceptance rate'" of the "Mothers" is still
disappointing. During the last five years an average of only
20 per cent. of the total number of new ante-natal cases have
applied for treatment; yet it is quite possible that all of them
really require some form of Dental treatment. It is hoped that
a greater publicity of the scheme and, if possible, a dental
examination as part of the initial medical examination, will
produce better results and be of greater benefit to the futu???
generation.
I am indebted to all the Head Teachers for their co-operation
to the voluntary helpers who so cheerfully assist us, and to the
staff of the Clinics who have worked so hard through a difficult
year.
(Signed) J. H. GLEN, L.D.S