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In addition to the above, 1,010 other items of treatment were
given. These comprise easings of dentures, the taking of X-rays,
fitting repairs, etc.

During the past year considerable structural alterations and
the installation of equipment has transformed what was hitherto
a workshop into a modern dental laboratory capable of satisfying
the requirements of modern prosthetic and orthodontic technique.
The laboratory continues to serve both the priority, school
and general service and the present trend is to an increased service
to the priority and school services at the expense of the general
service.
In addition to the work for the above services in Walthamstow,
special orthodontic appliances are now being supplied to the Leyton
School Dental Service.
The technical staff remains as in the previous year in spite
of the attraction of greatly enhanced salaries offered elsewhere.
It, however, seems certain that the continued retention of staff
will be dependent upon a satisfactory implementation of the
Whitley Council agreement.
Propaganda
The Central Council for Health Education early in 1949
issued new editions of several booklets to help parents in answering
first questions about reproduction. Copies were obtained for trial
distribution.
An exhibition stand entitled "Sleep" was obtained on loan.
Diphtheria and Whooping Cough immunisation and vaccination
propaganda was carried out as a routine throughout the year.
The parents of every new-born child were sent a birthday letter
enclosing suitable pamphlets, and reminders were sent at the appropriate
ages. The results obtained are referred to in Section 26.
In December, 1949, arrangements were made with the Central
Office of Information with regard to the showing of the film:
"Another Case of Food Poisoning at all local cinemas.