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DENTAL CLINICS.
North Clinic.
Mr. King reports :—
" Owing to illhealth no inspections were carried out at the
schools for a period of two months, but I am pleased to report an
increase in the number of children examined during the year. The
inspection of periodic age groups has resulted in an improvement
of the dental health of the children.
A part-time dental surgeon was appointed in April for four
sessions a week. but. unfortunately, she resigned in November.
The Assistant Medical Officers have shewn an even greater
interest in the dentition of the children and. as well as referring
cases to the clinic, often come to see me to discuss difficult cases.
Regulation of the permanent teeth is in ever increasing demand
ana considerable time has been devoted to this very desirable branch
of dentistry. Unfortunately Mr. N. K. Thorne. the County
Orthodontist resigned in February and has not been replaced.
Maternity and Child Welfare cases showed a slight increase
during the year.
My grateful thanks are offered to the Staff of the Bromley
Hospital, particularly the Radiological Department, for their very
helpful and willing co-operation during the year."
South Clinic, Princes Plain.
Mrs. Lindsay reports :—
" There has been a marked increase in the conservative work
in the past year. 4.036 permanent and temporary teeth filled in
comparison with some 3.000 the previous year.
The orthodontic work has been progressing very satisfactorily
and a number of cases have been completed successfully this year.
This is very gratifying both to patient and operator.
The other branches of the service have been maintained at
their previous level.
There have been a number of new patients applying for treatment
who have not previously attended the clinic. Of those offered
treatment over 75% accepted and were actually treated.
1 would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to
the anxsthetists. Dr. Morris and Dr. France, for their co-operation
throughout the year."