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
Richmond upon Thames 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The next table shows a further breakdown of a wider range of treatment but not
divided into age groups:
Table XXII.
| No. of pupils X'Rayed | 364 |
| Prophylaxis | 319 |
| Teeth otherwise conserved | 79 |
| No. of teeth root filled | 14 |
| Inlays or crowns fitted | 18 |
| Courses of treatment completed | 2978 |
| Orthodontics: | |
| Cases pending from 1965 | 220 |
| New cases commenced | 127 |
| Cases completed | 58 |
| Cases discontinued | 17 |
| No. of removable appliances fitted | 230 |
| No. of fixed appliances fitted | 11 |
| No. referred to consultant | 6 |
The balance between inspection and treatment of pupils with regard to the available
staff is a fine one. Whenever possible annual inspections are carried out. In 1966,
33 schools were inspected and 4,931 pupils were found to require treatment.
Table XXIII.
| No. of pupils inspected at school | 6827 |
| No. of pupils inspected at clinic | 3389 |
| No. of pupils offered treatment | 3832 |
The dental laboratory which has a staff of 1 chief technician, 6 senior technicians
and 2 apprentices, supplies the needs of not only this borough but also of the London
Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. The output from the
dental laboratory was as follows:—
Table XXIV.
| Dentures | Ortho. appliances | Inlays and Crowns | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 1679 | 145 | 388 |