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Orthodontic treatment has been carried out in a considerable
number of cases. As preference is given to the alleviation of pain
and the restoration of teeth, only a limited amount of time can be
spared for this important branch of dentistry.
It is hoped that in the very near future we shall again be fully
staffed and able to provide the full service so desirable and necessary.
I would wish to record my grateful thanks to the Radiologists
and Radiographers at Bromley Hospital for their very willing and
valuable assistance."
OPHTHALMIC CLINIC.
I am indebted to Dr. Eric Lyle for this report:—
" It is with pleasure that I am able to report further progress
in the work of the School Eye Clinic during the year 1951.
The total number of attendances has been 1,581 as against 1,481
in 1950. This has been made possible by once again increasing the
hours of work at the Clinic.
New cases can therefore be examined without any delay at all.
Re-inspection cases are still somewhat behind-hand, but the delay in
this direction is happily becoming less and less, and parents are appreciative
of this piece of progress.
Co-operation at all times is forthcoming from all the School
Medical Clerical staff, and it is by their continued hard work and
interest that the efficiency of the Department is able to be increased.
I should like to place on record my sincere thanks to all of
them."
ORTHOPTIC CLINIC.
During the year 1951, there were 1,586 treatments given at this
clinic.
After the resignation of Miss Ford from orthoptic duties, there
was a period of six weeks before Miss Jones commenced, and this
caused a slight waiting list for treatment, but it has now been overcome
and patients are seen regularly for observation purposes or given
treatment as the case may be.
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DEFECTS.
During the year 280 children received operative treatment in hospitals
for tonsils and adenoids, one for other nose and throat conditions,
and one for the disease of the ear (double mastoid). In addition.
52 children received other forms of treatment as Outpatients, etc.