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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
Wimbledon 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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Dental Department.
The following table shows the work carried out during the
year:—
Total number of children inspected (ages
5-14) 1,364
Xumber of children referred for treatment ... 1,2.17—89.22%
,, sound 147—10.78%
,, who refused treatment 156—12'8 %
,, referred to hospital 1— .07%
Number of Extractions.
1. Permanent Teeth 315
2. Temporary Teeth 3,388
Number of Fillings.
1. Permanent Teeth 414
2. Temporary Teeth 319
The number of cases carried to next year was 87.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
D. A. BELILIOS,
School Medical Officer.
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