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All positive reactors are referred to the chest clinic for x-ray and
investigation. These investigations include x-ray examination of all
domiciliary contacts.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
Under Section 59 of the Education Act 1944, education authorities
are empowered to prohibit or restrict the employment of a child if they
consider it would be prejudicial to his health or otherwise render him
unfit to obtain the full benefit of the education provided for him.
All children must, therefore, be medically examined before taking up
employment.
Number of children examined and found fit for employment
during 1967 417
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL DENTAL OFFICER
During the year there were several changes in the sessional dental
officer staffing situation, but continuity of treatment was maintained.
The appointment of an additional orthodontist in July made it possible
for the rather long waiting list for this form of treatment to be reduced
to normal proportions.
Radiological Protection :
An inspection was carried out in June by Mr. D. E. A. Jones, B.Sc.,
Chief Physicist of Mount Vernon Hospital, of those clinics in which X-ray
apparatus had been installed since his inspection last year. The report on
the three clinics concerned was satisfactory.
Dental Health Education :
Following the success of previous campaigns, a further fortnight
from 11th - 22nd November was allocated to a dental health campaign
in those schools in Edgware, Kenton and Stanmore served by Honeypot
Lane, Tenby Road and Elmwood clinics. The programme covered 20
school departments, made up of 5,453 primary and 1,080 secondary pupils.