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of the teeth and malformation of the jaws. In common with all
other methods of correction of the jaws and teeth, it is essential
to have the co-operation of both child and parent.
An Orthodontic specialist has attended here weekly and to
him are referred the more complicated and difficult cases for advice
and treatment.
The X-ray machine has been of great benefit in assisting
diagnosis in many of these cases, as also in the treatment of fractured
incisors, etc.
During the year 203 appliances were made in our own laboratory
and the advantage of consultation between the surgeon and
the technician has been amply demonstrated. This is indeed
almost essential.
(j) Heart Disease and Rheumatism.—The following is a report
of the work done at the Rheumatism Clinic during 1949:—
Number of sessions 13
„ „ attendances 156
„ „ new cases 31
„ „ old cases 35
„ discharged 36
„ still under treatment 30
„ of new cases with rheumatism or cardiac defect 5
„ referred to Hospital—Out-patient 5
In-patient 4
„ referred for Tonsils and Adenoids 2
„ referred for Dental Treatment 1
„ excluded from school 1
„ to return to school 1
„ excluded from games and exercises 1
„ to begin games and exercises 1
„ referred to Orthopaedic Clinic 2
„ referred from Forest Division 16
(\) Tuberculosis.—The number of school children examined
during the year was 98 boys and 143 girls, of which 33 boys and
74 girls were referred by the School Medical Staff. 134 of these
were sent by private practitioners and 210 were examined as
contacts.
(1) Artificial Sunlight Treatment.—The total attendances for
treatment were 6,577.