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It is satisfactory to note that there was a very definite increase in the numbers
of pre.school children, 258 first visits having been made to the hospital, compared
with 189 in 1933. This increase is to a considerable extent due to propaganda work
carried out at the infant welfare centres and elsewhere. In view of the fact that
there are several clinics for school children within the borough or within easy reach,
it was not to be expected that the year 1934 would show a very marked increase ;
in point of fact the numbers were the same, viz., 51 attendances.
General Anaesthetics.
General anaesthetics were given to children in 263 instances as against 222
in 1933, and to adults in 1,077 instances as against 894 in 1933. Another satisfactory
feature was the marked increase in the number of complete fillings, especially
in children. During 1934, 227 complete fillings were carried out in children as
against 138 for the year 1933. In adults the figure increased from 492 in 1933 to
566 in 1934. The number of orthodontic cases was low, but it should be borne in
mind that such cases have to attend for long periods and the amount of work
involved is considerable.