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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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B.C.G. Vaccination of Children
Results of Heaf Test:-
(a) Tubercul in Positive 111
(b) Tuberculin Negative 2,621
Number vaccinated with B.C.G. 2,621
GENERAL DENTAL SERVICE
Number of Sessions 210
Number of appointments made 1,255
Number of new patients seen 193
Analysis of Treatments Provided
Fillings - Plastic 180
Amalgam 359
Inlays 1
Crowns 3
Scaling and gum treatment 185
Dressings 93
Extractions 57
General Anaesthetic given 2
Local Anaesthetic given 130
X-rays 224
Dentures supplied 100
Dentures repaired 85
Impressions 253
Bites 77
Try-in 128
Minor Oral surgery 6
Other treatment 175
DENTAL LABORATORY
| DENTURES | REPAIRS | REMARKS OR RELINE | APPLIANCES | CROWNS | INLAYS | STUDY MODEL | TRAYS | EAR INSERTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Dental Service | 100 | 63 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3 | - | 102 | - |
| School Dental Service | 18 | 6 | - | 95 | 28 | - | 280 | 13 | 449 |
| Maternity and Child Welfare | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |