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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: (iii) DENTAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT -

(iii) DENTAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT -

Number of pupils inspected - Periodic age groups13,279
Specials704
Pound to require treatment7,850
Number actually treated3,165
Number offered treatment7,501
Attendances for treatment10,738
Half days devoted to inspection103
- do - treatment2,087
Fillings - Permanent teeth8,059
- Temporary teeth2,438
Teeth filled - Permanent teeth6,542
Temporary teeth1,863
Extractions - Permanent teeth725
Temporary teeth1,916
Anaesthetics - General1,391
522
Pupils supplied with artificial dentures43
Other operations - Permanent teeth2,081
1,068
Xray examinations282
Orthodontic treatmentOrthodontic SurgeonDental Officers
Cases commenced during year11423
Cases brought forward210212
Cases completed10323
Cases discontinued192
Removable appliances fitted887
Fixed appliances fitted2–
Number of sessions13824
Total attendances1080201
Cases seen in consultation with Dental Officers122