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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

Hackney 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: 9. Analysis of attendances and general treatment according to age groups

9. Analysis of attendances and general treatment according to age groups

AgesTotals
5 to 910 to 1415 and over19661965
First visits for treatment5,4574,24162610,3249,024
Subsequent visits for treatment8,93510,2281,64220,80520,480
Total visits for treatment14,39214,4692,26831,12929,504
Additional courses of treatment commenced639459541,1521,039
Fillings in permanent teeth4,83210,5542,06017,44618,080
Fillings in deciduous teeth8,028772—8,8008,149
Permanent teeth filled4,3229,5481,79515,66516,034
Deciduous teeth filled7,366742-8,1087,336
Permanent teeth extracted1481,2552241,6271,491
Deciduous teeth extracted3,6951,054-4,7493,930
General anaesthetics administered1,205769562,0301,959

Table: 10. Orthodontics:

10. Orthodontics:

1966
Cases remaining from previous year151
New cases commenced during year260
Cases completed during year89
Cases discontinued during year21
No. of removable appliances fitted257
No. of fixed appliances fitted14
Pupils referred to Hospital Consultant45

Table: 11. Other Treatment:

11. Other Treatment:

19661965
Pupils X-rayed609378
Prophylaxis22701716
Teeth otherwise conserved28562999
Number of teeth root filled100129
Inlays723
Crowns3333