[Report 1948] / School Medical Officer of Health, West Bromwich.

  • West Bromwich (England). Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / School Medical Officer of Health, West Bromwich. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The number of sessions devoted to treatment was 510 and in addition 44 sessions were worked by dental officers acting solely as anaesthetists at gas sessions. The total number of attendances made at the clinics was 4,442 of which 3,871 were for treatment. “ Other operations ” include gum, silver nitrate, and root canal treatments, dressings, scalings, adjustments to ortho¬ dontic appliances, and six dentures and four crowns were supplied to replace front teeth lost through accident or gross caries. The orthodontic scheme has expanded and there are now 13 cases under treatment and a waiting list of 12. New orthodontic appliances supplied numbered 22. Again, I am indebted to the staff of the Orthodontic Department of the Birmingham Dental Hospital for much help and advice during the year. When staff permits of undertaking all the ortho¬ dontic work necessary, consideration might be given to the appointment of a consultant orthodontist who could attend specially convened sessions at the clinics to see cases and advise both before and during treatment. I am pleased to report that progress has been made in the equipping of a second surgery at the Central Clinic and in the replacement of certain items of major equipment in the other surgeries by modern units. In conclusion, my thanks are due to all head teachers and the professional, nursing and clerical staff of the school health service for their continued co-operation and active help during the year. In particular, I should like to express my thanks to the County Borough of Smethwick Education Committee, to Mr. Bassett and to Mr. Bosworth for the assistance they have given.