[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, North Riding of Yorkshire County Council.

  • North Riding of Yorkshire (England). County Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, North Riding of Yorkshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The problem of providing dental treatment for the priority classes was still a difficult one during the year under review but the position has materially altered at the time of writing this preface ; it is hoped to provide a reasonably adequate wholetime dental staff by the middle of 1953. This change in the position is partly due to the charges which the patient has to pay under the arrangements made by the Ministry of Health and the local executive council. In addition many dentists have been carrying out so many extractions and providing so many dentures during the years since “ the appointed day ” that in some areas there must be comparatively few adults without a complete set of upper and lower dentures. The policy of the County Council in providing the necessary clinics and up-to-date equipment in advance of the availability of dental surgeons is likely to bear fruit as new applicants for the posts can be shown fully equipped dental clinics in which to work. In conclusion I wish to thank the Chairman and members of the County Health Committee for their support during the year under review. I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the other principal officers at the County Hall for their helpful co-operation ; I also wish to express my gratitude to the professional, technical, administrative and clerical staff of the medical department for their loyal assistance. I have the honour to be, Mr. Chairman, My Lord, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, J. A. FRASER, County Medical Officer. County Hall, Northallerton, February, 1953.