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Clinic for Dental Treatment (even though they may not
always see the necessity for it), and seek advice and treatment
much more readily now, without waiting for an urgent
and glaring condition to force them to the Clinic, so that even
if absent at School Inspection, or unable to attend on the
appointed day, they take much more trouble in seeking a reappointment
instead of letting the matter slip.
This state of interest does not, of course, apply to all
parents by any means, and although the attendance continues
to improve in most areas, there is still a great deal of room
for improvement and enthusiasm.
It is with much regret that the rearrangement of School
Dental Areas, necessitated by the appointment of an additional
Dental Surgeon, has compelled me to give up my
schools in the Canning Town Section, and I should again like
to thank the Head Teachers in these schools, as well as in all
my other schools, for their help and co-operation at all times.
Miss Classtone writes:—
It is not possible for me to give a detailed report of the
Dental Work done in my district, as the scheme of treating
all children attending school has only been in operation for
two months. So far, I have found that the elder children
who are nearing school leaving age are, on the whole, very
partial to Dental Treatment. Much propaganda work is to
be done amongst the parents to eradicate the idea that children
between 4 years and 6 years are too young to be treated.
Although caries is very prevalent amongst these children,
attendance at the Clinic is much below that of the elder children.
SUMMARY OF WORK AT WEST HAM SCHOOL CLINICS.
There are four School Clinics serving five areas, situated as
follows :—
(1) Stratford Clinic, 84 West Ham Lane,
Drs. Skerrett and Thomas.
(2) Balaam Street Clinic, Plaistow—serving two areas
Drs. Lupton and Borland.
(3) Swanscombe Street Clinic, Canning Town.
Dr. Powrie.
(4) Rosetta Road Clinic, Custom House.
Dr. Furniss.
A Nurse is in constant attendance during school sessions and
on Saturday mornings, and the Doctor concerned pays two
sessional visits weekly, or more if required.
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