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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

East Ham 1923

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Table: Details of treatment given to mothers and children who are sent by the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, are shown in the following table :—

Details of treatment given to mothers and children who are sent by the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, are shown in the following table :—

No. of Half Days devoted to Treatment.No. of Attendances.No. of Permanent Teeth.No. of Temporary Teeth.Total No. of Extractions.Total No. of FillingsNo. of Administrations of General Anaesthetics.No. of other Operations.
AdultsChildren.Eax-trac-ted.Filled.Extracted.Filled.Permanent Teeth.Temporary Teeth
3989121110281694327971502028

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The mothers attending the Maternity and Child Welfare
Centre apparently realise the importance of dental treatment, both
for themselves and their children, as the number of attendances
at the Clinic for 1923 are greater than 1922. It is very important
for the expectant and nursing mother to have a clean and healthy
mouth. Great relief has been afforded to many mothers and
children under 5 years, by extractions and fillings. It is no uncommon
thing for mothers to bring along babies of 18 months,
who have septic mouths, and require three or four extractions.
In conclusion, I should like to thank the Medical Officers,
Nurses, and Teachers for their co-operation during the year 1923
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
CYRIL S. NEAME.