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G.S., aged 2½ years—Impetigo. A large very bad patch on
scalp after a burn. Comes from a not very clean home. Practically
entirely cured with 2 treatments of 4 minutes at feet.
Mrs. S., aged 27 years (Nursing Mother)—Acne. Very distressing
acne of face, especially around mouth, of five years'
standing. Had had various treatments. Practically cleared up
with 9 treatments spread over 3 months.
Type of Lamp Used.—Kelvin, Bottomley and Baird Type "K"
Lamp, Mercury Vapour. Amperage: Starting 4.5: Running 2.7.
Series resistance: 44 ohms. Direct current, 240 volts. Average
cost of current per hour: ¾d.
Average Cost of each Patient's Treatment.—9s. Id. for the
year, exclusive of overhead charges, but includes salaries of
medical officer and nurse, and deduction of payments made.
7.—DENTAL CLINIC, LOWER CLAPTON ROAD.
Opened: 17th December, 1925.
No. of Sessions to 31st December, 1926 53
No. of first attendances 198
No. of repeat attendances 499
Total attendances 697
No. of teeth extracted 1,146
No. of teeth stopped 50
No. of scalings and dressings 85
General anaesthetic cases 151
Local anaesthetic cases 160
No. of dentures—Nursing and expectant
mothers 37
Total cost of dentures supplied £89 17 6
Total amount received from patients 36 8 3
Cost to Council £53 9 3