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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
Heston and Isleworth 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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1. Model showing lateral view of
patient's mouth on 26th April,
1930, shortly before he obtained
a scholarship.
2. Model showing lateral view ot
patient's mouth when brought by
his mother to see the School
Medical Officer on 24th November,
1934, after leaving school.
3. Model of upper and lower bite on
24th April, 1930.
4. Model of upper and lower bite on
24th November, 1934.
5. Skiagram taken on 26th May, 1930, just before boy obtained a scholarship,
showing supernumeraries and overcrowding.
To the average parent Figures 1 and 3 denote no very serious deformity pending. The
seriousness of the position is, however, indicated in the skiagram taken at the time.