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Merton and Morden 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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Table: TABLE XI. Attendances at Dental Clinics,(From 1/1/48 to 4/7/48).

TABLE XI. Attendances at Dental Clinics,

(From 1/1/48 to 4/7/48).

Cases referred fromNumber who attended during yearNumber of Attendances made
MERTON
Mothers24
Children514
Individuals718
MORDEN
Mothers52139
Children1423
Individuals66162
RAYNES PARK
Mothers24102
Children2444
Individuals48146
GRAND DRIVE
Mothers38134
Children3556
Individuals73190
BAPTIST HALL
Mothers23
Children412
Individuals615
ALL CENTRES
Mothers118382
Children82149
Individuals200531

Table: The dental operations performed were as follows:— TABLE XII.Dental Scheme (From 1/1/48 to 4/7/48) Operations Performed.

The dental operations performed were as follows:— TABLE XII.

Dental Scheme (From 1/1/48 to 4/7/48) Operations Performed.

Extractions —Temporary Teeth109
Extractions — Permanent Teeth261
Fillings — Temporary Teeth15
Fillings — Permanent Teeth54
Dentures supplied — Number of cases57
Number of local anaesthetics given32
Number of gases given103