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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Walthamstow 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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(iii) Dental Inspection and Treatment-
Number of pupils inspected- Periodic age groups4990
Specials1264
Pound to require treatment3249
Number actually treated2624
Number offered treatment2857
Attendances for treatment8819
Half days devoted to inspection38
- do - treatment1595
Fillings- Permanent teeth5417
Temporary teeth1031
Teeth filled -Permanent teeth4733
Temporary teeth931
Extractions - :Permanent teeth836
Temporary teeth2166
Anaesthetics -General1259
Local355
Pupils supplied with artificial dentures25
Other operations-Permanent teeth1886
Temporary teeth437
Orthodontic treatmentOrthodontic SurgeonDental Officers
Cases commenced during year12371
Cases brought forward261227
Cases completed9416
Cases discontinued351
Removable appliances fitted10436
Fixed appliances fitted41
Number of sessions13457
Total attendances1067465
Cases seen in consultation with Dental Officers96
Oral Hygiene -Attendances49
Scalings39
Polishings48
Gum treatments9