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Walthamstow 1964

[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 groups13,115
Specials683
Pound to require treatment7,115
Number actually treated2,950
Number offered treatment6,846
Attendances for treatment13,657
Half days devoted to inspection105
- do - treatment2, 565
Fillings - Permanent teeth6,780
Temporary teeth4, 376
Teeth filled - Permanent teeth5,510
Temporary teeth3,215
Extractions - Permanent teeth453
Temporary teeth1,438
Anaesthetics - General752
Pupils supplied with artificial dentures20
Other operations - Permanent teeth3,943
Temporary teeth3,636
Xray examinations589
Orthodontic treatmentOrthodontic SurgeonDental Officera
Cases commenced during year13955
Cases brought forward189250
Cases completed923
Cases discontinued293
Removable appliances fitted726
Fixed appliances fitted11
Number of sessions14114
Total attendances925171
Cases seen in consultation with Dental officers124