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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bromley 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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Number of Visits for Treatment During Year:
| Children 0-4 (incl.) | Expectant & Nursing Mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| First Visit | 467 | 51 |
| Subsequent Visits | 514 | 110 |
| Total Visits | 981 | 161 |
| Number of Additional Courses of Treatment other than the First Course commenced during year | 60 | 110 |
| Treatment provided during the year: | ||
| Number of Fillings | 858 | 145 |
| Teeth Filled | — | 100 |
| Teeth Extracted | 45 | 19 |
| General Anaesthetics given | 17 | 7 |
| Emergency Visits by Patients | 8 | 67 |
| Patients X-Rayed | 7 | 9 |
| Patients Treated by Scaling and/or Removal of Stains from the teeth (Prophylaxis) | 63 | 36 |
| Teeth Otherwise Conserved | 75 | — |
| Teeth Root Filled | — | 5 |
| Inlays | — | 6 |
| Crowns | — | 2 |
| Number of Courses of Treatment completed during the year | 280 | 33 |
Prosthetics:
Patients supplied with F.U. or F.L.
(First Time) 7
Patients supplied with Other Dentures 4
Number of Dentures supplied 5
Anaesthetics:
General Anaesthetics Administered by
Dental Officers 3
Inspections:
| Children 0-4 (incl.) | Expectant & Nursing Mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients given First Inspections during year | A. 366 | D. 23 |
| Number of Patients in A and D above who required Treatment | B. 106 | E. 7 |
| Number of Patients in B and E above who were offered Treatment | C. 96 | F. 6 |
Number of Dental Officer Sessions (i.e.
Equivalent Complete Half Days) Devoted
to Maternity and Child Welfare Patients:
For Treatment G. 170
For Health Education H. 4