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There was a decrease in the number of permanent
teeth extracted, and I expect the extension of treatment
to all age groups will further decrease the number of extractions
in the course of time. We unfortunately, in
common with other Clinics, still have children whose parents
persistently ignore the advice to agree to treatment, and
present them towards the end of their School life, with a
number of unsaveable teeth. On the other hand there is
a decided improvement in the condition of the mouths'
generally.
A representative from the Dental Board visited various
schools in the Borough and gave "talks" to the children
on oral Hygiene etc., and displayed models and charts."
OPEN AIR DAY SCHOOL.
The Special School for Physically Defective and
delicate children was fully described in last year's Annual
Report.
No. on register December, 1931 43
No admitted during 1932 15
No. transferred to ordinary Schools 8
No. left School 5
No. on register December, 1932 45
It is satisfactory to note that as stated above eight
children were rendered fit to return to ordinary Public
Elementary Schools.
In three instances parents refused the offer to admit
to the Special School, children recommended by the School
Medical Officer.
A midday hot meal is provided at a charge of 4d., or
less, and any financial loss has been met out of a voluntary
fund raised by ladies of the Committee.
The great majority of the children stay to this meal,
but there are a few who do not, which is to be regretted,
since in my opinion the food and rest are important factors
in the treatment of delicate children.
The children are under the supervision of the School
Medical Officer, who, as a routine practice, examines them
at least twice each term, and certain individual cases more
frequently as circumstances require.