London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Waltham Forest 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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(c) Prosthetics
| 5 TO 9 | 10 To 14 | 18 & OVER | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils supplied with F.U. or F.L. (first time) | - | 1 | ' - | 1 |
| Pupils supplied with other dentures, (first time) | - | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Number of dentures supplied | - | 12 | 10 | 22 |
(d) Anaesthetics
General Anaesthetics administered by:-
Dental Officers -
Medical Officers 1,640
(e) Inspections
(i) First inspection at school:-
Number of Pupils 16,831
(ii) First inspection at clinic:-
Number of Pupils 3,486
Number found to require treatment 10,650
Number offered treatment 9, 013
(iii) Pupils re-inspected at school clinic 1,048
Number found to require treatment 483
(f) Sessions
Sessions devoted to treatment 4,069
Sessions devoted to inspection 207
Sessions devoted to Dental Health Education 39
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