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inspection remains good, which I think indicates an appreciation
on the part of the parents and a satisfactory degree of popularity
amongst the children, of the service.
"Special Cases" continue to hamper the routine work and
can seldom, on account of their urgency, be turned away.
The co-operation of Head Teachers goes further towards
making the service popular than is perhaps generally realised and
they can and many of them do by their efforts secure a large
percentage attendance for treatment. Their efforts are much
appreciated, and I have also to thank them for their help at routine
inspections.
Miss Gubb reports :—
The work for the year 1932 has been carried out as in previous
years, consisting of the Annual Routine School Inspection and
followed up by treatment at the Clinic, and varies very little from
year to year.
The attendance remains very uniform each year and shows
very little variation.
The number of "Specials" also remains very constant and
always interferes with the Routine Work.
There is still a dislike amongst some parents to conservative
treatment for their children, but gradually they are becoming more
easily persuaded to consent to it when the necessity for it and the
benefit of such treatment is repeatedly explained to them, they
attend the Clinic more readily for advice and explanation on such
important matters.
I have again to thank the Head Teachers for their very
valuable help and co-operation at the Dental Inspections and the
interest they show in helping to secure attendances at the Clinic
for advice and treatment.
Miss Marsden reports :—
During the year under review, all the children attending the
Schools allotted to this Clinic, were inspected, and treatment given
to those who accepted. The attendance of children remained at
practically the same averages as last year.
The Edith Kerrison Nursery School was also inspected
quarterly.
The objection to conservative treatment still continues, most
parents requesting extractions. Unfortunately there seems to be
no chance of home visiting and any persuading of parents to
accept treatment in that way. A great deal of work seems to
be wasted, as very few children use tooth brushes in their homes.
I have wondered whether there could be any scheme, whereby
children who cannot afford tooth brushes, could obtain them at
a cheaper rate.
I should like to thank all Head Teachers for the kind help
and co-operation, especially those who have been instrumental in
persuading the children to come promptly to the Clinic for treatment.
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