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There was a slight decrease in the number of permanent
teeth extracted, but unfortunately we still have the factor,
common to all Clinics, of people who ignore our advice
for early treatment.
The condition of the children's mouths on the whole
is very good, especially among those attending schools
where we get enthusiastic co-operation of the Head
Teachers.
I anticipate in time to see an improvement in the
dental condition of the entrants, due to the pre-school
treatment now available. A very careful watch is kept
at the Welfare Centre, and pre-school children requiring
treatment are referred from there.
The School Medical Officer also makes a feature of
including an examination of the teeth during his Medical
Examinations, and is often able to obtain the parents
consent for treatment in children suffering from obviously
septic mouths.
The School Nurses also follow-up and visit in cases of
neglected dental conditions and missed appointments.
In conclusion I should like to thank all concerned for
their efficient help and enthusiastic co-operation.
The programme as carried out last year will be continued.
Pamphlets supplied by the Dental Board were
distributed in the Schools, and lectures were given by an
official from the Board."
(f) Crippling Defects and Orthopedics.
During the year 15 individual children received electrical,
massage, and other forms of treatment at the Fed Cross
Curative Post, Norbiton, making 444 total attendances.
The cost of the above out-patient treatment amounted
to £44 8s., towards which the parents contributed
£15 6s. 6d.