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
Merton 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Number of pupils X-rayed 536
Prophylaxis 997
Teeth otherwise conserved 230
Number of teeth root filled 14
Inlays 2
Crowns 8
Courses of treatment completed 4,661
Orthodontics.
Cases remaining from previous year 285
New cases commenced during year 165
Cases completed during year 148
Cases discontinued during year 8
Number of removable appliances fitted 315
Number of fixed appliances fitted 22
Pupils referred to Hospital Consultant 1
| 5 to 9 | 10 to 14 | 15 and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils supplied with F.U. or F.L. (first time) | - | - | -_ | -_ |
| Pupils supplied with other dentures (first time) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Number of dentures supplied | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
Anaesthetics.
General Anaesthetics administered by Dental Officers—Nil.
Inspections.
(a) First inspection at school. Number of pupils 19,451
(b) First inspection at clinic. Number of pupils 2,842
Number of (a) + (b) found to require treatment 9,565
Number of (a) + (b) offered treatment 8,870
(c) Pupils re-inspected at school clinic 4,677
Number of (c) found to require treatment 2,346
Sessions.
Sessions devoted to treatment 2,515
Sessions devoted to inspection 192
Sessions devoted to Dental Health
Education 11
106