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Unfortunately, there are still some children who do not possess
their own toothbrush. One little girl explained that her toothbrush
had lots of bristles because Grandma also used it - for her dentures!
It would be a good idea if some way could be found to supply
children with toothbrushes, probably on entry to school.
As regards pre-school children, 1969 was a more promising
year, with more dental health materials being produced for this age
group; and also leaflets for parents on the importance of deciduous
teeth.
However, as we enter 1970 we must still try to improve the
children's knowledge of dental health — particularly the boy who
was most emphatic about wanting dentures, so that he could do a
ventriloquist - type act with them between his fingers - like his
grandfather did!!!
Local Organisations in Redbridge
A glowth in the number of requests for talks to voluntary and professional
organisations show the trend towards "prevention" which the
public are now beginning to demand. Talks and discussions have dealt
with druig addiction, smoking and health, home safety and health problems
of today's Society, as well as factual talks on the health service.
It is remarkable that still too many people do not realise that they can
help or where they can get it.
There is a fluctuation in the demand for these talks and most have
been carried out by health education officers.
Hospitals
A usfeful pilot scheme has been carried out by the health visitors
in conjunction with a local hospital.
Mrs. Wolffe writes
"We were pleased to be able to help with mothercraft and relaxation
for a short time at llford Maternity Hospital. This gave us
the opportunity to train mothers inside a hospital and hear of the
results from the midwives and the mothers themselves.