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Water was laid on to some 183 new premises and in 10 instances additional taps
were provided in tenement houses.
Four complaints were received as to the quality of the water, but there was no
reason for suspecting the occurrence of any illness due to the water supplied.
MUNICIPAL DENTAL HOSPITAL.
In the preceding Annual Report reference was made to the decision of the Council
towards the end of 1926 to establish an Institution for the care of the teeth of those
who live or work in the Borough. At the beginning of the year now under consideration
the lease of suitable premises at 164, Kingsland Road was obtained and the
following staff was engaged:—
Dental Surgeon (part time) J. Peter, M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., L.D.S.
Anaesthetist (part time) M. Marcus, M.B.B.S.
Mechanic (full time) T. Lamb.
Nurse (part time) Nurse Frier (Certificate of General Training).
Caretakers (residents) Mr. & Mrs. Whittard.
At first five Sessions were held at the following times:—
Monday 6.30—8.30.
Tuesday 2.30—4.30.
Thursday 10 a.m.—12 noon.
Friday 2.30—4.30.
Friday 6.30—8.30.
Owing to the large number of patients requiring extractions it was soon found
necessary to hold an additional anaesthetic session. It was accordingly arranged
for an extra session to be held every fortnight, the time of this being varied to suit
the convenience of the patients.
The summary of the work done during the year is as follows:—