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Treatment
The main aim of treatment is, as before, the conservation of the
dentition, which is borne out by the above average ratio of teeth filled to
extracted.
Six general anaesthetic sessions are held per month which provides
for at least one session per week in the service. Special arrangements can
be made for urgent emergency cases. The orthodontic department at
Caryl Thomas Clinic continued to deal with all cases referred by dental
officers.
Priority Groups
There was an increase in the number of expectant and nursing mothers
treated during the year whilst the service provided for pre-school children
maintained the above average levels of previous years. In an attempt to
get an even greater attendance of the under fives, the appointment cards
and consent forms issued in respect of older children are being used to
convey that the service is available for their pre-school-age siblings.