[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Denbighshire County Council.

  • Denbighshire (Wales). County Council. no2004062613.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Denbighshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    lyiveriKJul firm of mechanics to the profession, and has proved satisfactory. The proportion of full dentures to partial dentures has increased, but it is expected that during the ensuing year this pos.iti(m will be reversed, as there has been some improvement in the dental state of these patients re- 1 erred for treatment. X Ray. All cases requiring X-Ray treatment are referred to the nearest Hospital providing such facilities. The service is n(jt satisfactory and the instal'ation of an X-Ray machine at the Wrexham Dental Clinic would be beneficial. Premises. It has not been possible to equip the second Surgery at Wrexham, and the equipment at Llanrwst has been well- worn and is of an obsolete jjattern. It is hoped this will be replaced by modern equipment in the near future. General miaesthetics are given by a Portanaest Gas Machine. This is most efficient .in rural areas and is easily carried, but when large numbers are treated at each session, as at Wrex- ham, a bigger machine would be more efficient, and the provision of a Walton MacHine is suggested. In conclusion, I would like to thank all members of the Mediced and Nu'rsing Staff of the Maternity and Child Wel- lare Service for their co-operation and assistance during the year. The ajjpended statistical returns will, I feel sure, be ]rcrused with interest.”