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Ilford 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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The following is a summary of the work done at the
school dental clinic :—
Total number of children examined
313
Number of children examined at school (age 7)
259
,, ,, ,, olinic (casuals)
54
,, ,, who needed attention
281
,, ,, whose teeth were all sound
32 or 10-2%
Number of forms sent to parents
180
,, ,, returned signed
72 or 40%
Number of children treated
126
,, attendances made by such children
396
,, extractions
208
,, general anaesthetics administered
108
Amount received by payment
£2 8s.
Number of fillings inserted
190
,, dressings
77
,, sealings
2
Particulars of teeth examined:—
Temporary teeth
4,472
Sound
3,382
Savable
643
Unsavable
447
Permanent teeth
2,455
Sound
2,258
Savable
165
Unsavable
32