asked the Minister for Health if he will furnish the following particulars under the schools dental scheme: (1) total number of cases seen, (2) total number of extractions made of (a) first teeth, (b) permanent teeth, and (3) total number of fillings in Dublin and Cork.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Schools Dental Scheme.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it with the Official Report.
The following is the reply:—
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School Medical Inspections—Dental Cases |
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Area |
Total No. of cases seen |
Total No. of extractions of |
Total No. of fillings |
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First teeth |
Permanent teeth |
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Cork County Borough |
3,320 |
6,065 |
1,489 |
1,420 |
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Cork County |
6,704 |
9,827 |
3,521 |
911 |
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Dublin County Borough |
18,990 |
23,861 |
10,205 |
3,590 |
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Dublin County |
1,773 |
1,878 |
455 |
1,053 |
The figures given arei respect of the year ended 31st December, 1952, and are subject to check.