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Dental inspection and where necessary, treatment, carried out before
the age of 5 years is an important measure in preventive dentistry leading
to the early diagnosis of dental defects usually before extensive fillings
or extractions are necessary. At this time also advice can be given on
diet and oral hygiene and the importance of regular dental inspections is
stressed.
The numbers of children being brought for inspection and treatment
before they are five years of age is gradually increasing, although the
number of expectant and nursing mothers attending the Council's clinics
is low. Many of these, however, obtain their treatment privately.
The following table gives details of work undertaken during the period
under review:-
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