London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Walthamstow 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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(iii) DENTAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT -
Number of pupils inspected - Periodic age groups 14,074
Specials 957
Found to require treatment 8,185
Number actually treated 3,154
Number offered treatment 7,925
Attendances for treatment 13,440
Half days devoted to inspection 118
- do - treatment 2,212
Fillings - Permanent teeth 6,879
- Temporary teeth 2,951
Teeth filled Permanent teeth 5,653
Temporary teeth 2, 291
Extractions - Permanent teeth 623
Temporary teeth 1,428
Anaesthetics - General 845
Pupils supplied with artificial dentures 10
Other operations - Permanent teeth 3, 381
Temporary teeth 1,806
Xray examinations 475
Orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic
Surgeon
Dental
Officers
Cases commenced during year
123
73
Cases brought forward
190
210
Cases completed
103
18
Cases discontinued
19
15
Removable appliances fitted
101
17
Fixed appliances fitted
2
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Number of sessions
126
19
Total attendances
1030
1741
Cases seen in consultation with Dental
officers
145