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We shall be welcoming in the new year, the services of a
young lady, trained at the School of Dental Auxiliaries which
has been established by the General Dental Council. Part of her
duties will include instruction in dental health and hygiene. I
might add that the employment in future of more of these
auxiliaries may go a long way to solving the staffing problem.
In conclusion, I am pleased to say that the increase in the
number of fillings done is matched by a reduction in the number
of extractions."
HEALTH EDUCATION
Miss C. Oldham, Superintendent Health Visitor, reports as
follows:
" Health Education in the Senior Girls' Schools continues
to be much appreciated.
The subject matter varies widely, being dependent upon the
aptitude and ability of the pupils, and to coincide with area
requirements.
Programmes are arranged to cover simple first aid, physical
health and development, mothercraft and parentcraft. Visits of
observation are arranged to illustrate some of the local health
and welfare services available.
The Health Visitors who carry out Health Education in Schools
report it is often surprising and enlightening to note the wide
variety of questions which arise during discussion following these
sessions."
During the first three weeks in July, when the G.C.E.
Examinations were almost over, health talks given by Dr. J.
Werren to the fifth and some sixth forms at both Walthamstow and
Woodford High Schools for Girls, at the invitation of the head
mistresses concerned.
First of all a lecture, illustrated with slides, was given
on " Smoking and Health" , and this was followed by questions and
discussion.
Subsequently the girls were invited to send in questions
anonymously about any aspects of growing up which puzzled them
and which they would like answered and discussed. Attendance was
voluntary and the parents of the girls were informed that the
discussions would take place.
The girls divided into groups of 2 0 to 30 for these dis
cussions, which each lasted one and a half to two hours and which
provided a great deal of interest.