CARE OF TEETH.
(Per Press Asuoclation.) Auckland, last night,
A deputation from tbo Auokland Dental Association waited on the Beard of Education this moroirg to urge the necessity for me a ures for proper inspreo tion and care of school children’s teeth.
Dr. Cox spoke of the bad state of the teeth of school children, and poor people not in a position to pay regular fees. Proper insjeetion shou'd bo mads of children's teeth, and a denial bospi tal, with qualified superintendent, and honorary aasietmts sh.u’d be established at some central position where skilled treatment would ko given at nominal rates. The Chairman endorsed the remarks made, and said the mvtcr w»* now befer ■ the Hospital Board. Possib y by aotiDg together some definite scheme for the treatment of the teeth of poor people and cffilfiteu could bo evolved,
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1806, 12 July 1906, Page 2
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