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Dental Treatment
Numerous patients arrive suffering from much dental caries
and consequent inability to masticate properly. Their period of
residence would seem a suitable time to undergo dental treatment,
provided the physical condition permits. Such treatment
should be slowly carried out, two or three extractions at most being
done at one time. The provision of a regular dental service
would enable such patients to be discharged with thoroughly
clean mouths, with undoubted benefit to their genera! health.
X-Ray.
The radiographer makes a weekly visit to produce films of
patients chosen. Since the service commenced, 156 films were
taken.
The X-Ray plant installed comprised a shockproof
"Sunic" super Roentgen Unit with "Versatil" couch, a LevyWest
screen suitable for use in all positions, and rapid intensifying
screens. The tube is of heavy anode type, with
shield, fan, and dynamically balanced motor, thus allowing
greater efficiency when working with the tube. A Potter
Bucky diaphram permits of more general work.
Consultations
The visits of the Consultant, Dr. Philip Ellman, at fortnightly
intervals throughout the year, when selected patients are seen,
and their treatments discussed, have been of great value to the
service of the Sanatorium.
The visits of the Greatfield Players, the Woodford Amateur
Operatic and Dramatic Society, and others are recorded with
great appreciation. Their entertainments are thoroughly
enjoyed.