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VI.— MUNICIPAL DENTAL HOSPITAL.
The year 1936 was marked by the continued expansion of the work of the dental
hospital, and by the necessity for adding to the existing staff.
In July, 1936, the Council, acting on a report of the Medical Officer of Health,
agreed to the holding of two additional dental clinics weekly, and to the appointment
of a temporary assistant dental surgeon for that purpose. Mr. H. V. E. Jessop,
L.D.S., took up his duties on the 13th July and the additional clinics have been held
continuously since that date. These additional sessions are held on Mondays and
Wednesdays. The necessity for extra staff was also felt in the dental laboratory,
and on 17th November the plaster boy was promoted to the position of " improver,"
and a new plaster boy was appointed. This section of the staff therefore now consists
of two dental mechanics, one improver, and a plaster boy.
Financial Aspect.
The procedure involved in the reception of patients remains substantially the
same as in previous years. During the year the following changes were made in the
scale of charges: (a) At a meeting on 21st January, 1936, the Council resolved that
the charge of 1s. per attendance, with a maximum of 2s., operate also in respect of
children under school age who are not referred from the maternity and child welfare
clinics; (b) at a meeting held on 17th March, 1936, the Council authorised the dental
surgeon, at his discretion, to give urgent dental treatment to persons resident in the
Borough, but who have not been so resident for six months.
For reference purposes the complete scale of charges is printed herewith:—
Scaling, per individual 5s. (not chargeable in respect of a jaw in which
a denture of eight or more teeth is supplied).
Fillings, per filling 5s. (maximum 10s. for any one tooth).
Root treatment, per tooth 5s. (maximum 12s. 6d. for fillings and root
treatment in respect of any one tooth).
Extractions, per tooth (with or 1s. (maximum 12s. 6d., irrespective of number
without local anaesthetic). of attendances).
Extractions with general anaesthetics—Extraction fee, 1s. per tooth. Gas,
3s. 6d. Maximum 15s., irrespective of number of attendances, until all
recommended extractions have been performed.
Dentures, full upper or lower £2 15s. 0d.