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VI.—MUNICIPAL DENTAL HOSPITAL
In view of the continued increase in the attendances at the dental hospital the
Council at its meeting on 17th November, 1936, agreed to the holding of another
additional session. This extra session commenced on 30th September, 1937. A
temporary dental surgeon and a temporary nurse are engaged for the three sessions
which are held in addition to the routine sessions.
The staff of the dental hospital now consists of two dental surgeons (one temporary,
part time), a sister, two nurses (one temporary, part time), two dental
mechanics, one improver and a plaster boy.
FINANCIAL ASPECT
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.
Dentures, full upper and lower £5 10s. 0d.
Partial dentures £1 1s. for first two teeth; 5s. for each subsequent
tooth.
Repairs 7s. 6d. for the first item. Additional items
graded. Maximum charge for one denture,
£1.
New band or wire 3s. 6d.
Crowns £1 1s., including any necessary root treatment.
Other items at Approved Society rates.
The scale of charges for treatment of children is as follows:—
General treatment—1s. per attendance, with a maximum of 2s. until the course
of treatment is completed—for extractions (including gas) and any fillings,
but not orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic treatment—Cost of appliance, plus 50 per cent.
The scale of income for remission of charges remains unchanged from that
printed in the report for 1934.