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Walthamstow 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following gives details of the work done during the year by the Dental Surgeons:—
| Expectant mothers | Children under 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number examined | 111 | 254 |
| Number needing treatment | 111 | 234 |
| Number treated | 111 | 234 |
| Extractions | 74 | 221 |
| Anaesthetics—Local | — | — |
| General | 34 | 135 |
| Fillings | 139 | 261 |
| Scalings and Gum Treatment | 24 | 3 |
| Silver Nitrate Treatment | — | 189 |
| Dressings | 32 | 59 |
| Dentures provided—Complete | 18 | — |
| Partial | — | — |
| Number made dentally fit | 18 | 161 |
(d) Tonsils and Adenoids.—Children are treated at various
hospitals.
(e) Ophthalmic Defects and Minor Ailments.—Children are
given treatment either at the School Clinics or by special
appointment.
(f) Child Guidance.—Arrangements exist for children under
five years of age to be referred to the Education Authority's Child
Guidance Centre.
(g) Invalid Children's Aid Association.— Mrs. Osora,
Secretary to the local branch of the Association, kindly reports
that the following cases of children under five years of age were
dealt with by her Association:—
Referred by:—
Hospitals and Medical Men 32
School Medical Services 7
Welfare Centres 3
Voluntary agencies 2
Parents 4
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