HomeMy WebLinkAboutLDCC report, no date CORRECTIVE AND PROPHYLACTIC CARE
A dentist is in attendance in the Clinic four morn- THE
ings each week of the school year in order to treat
those children whose parents can not afford the serv- LEXINGTON
ices of a private dentist. This corrective treatment
includes fillings, X-rays, and extractions. The dental DENTAL CLINIC
hygienist attends to the cleaning and scaling of teeth.
ELIGIBILITY
The Dental Clinic Committee has set up financial
standards determining eligibility for corrective care
of Lexington students. These standards are consistent
with those used in dental clinics in nearby communi-
ties and dental schools. Information pertaining to the
corrective care program may be obtained from the
dental hygienist at the Dental Clinic.
DENTAL CLINIC STAFF
Dentists Dr. James A. Malloy
Dr. William Wayda
Dental Hygienist Miss Catherine Megerdichian LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
ACTIVITIES
The work of the Lexington Dental Clinic may be
FOREWORD divided into the following categories:
• In 1921 the Town of Lexington voted to establish DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION
a Dental Clinic in the schools. A group of community The most valuable service performed by the Dental
minded citizens prompted this action. The Clinic is Clinic is in the field of dental health education.
Through individual instruction, classroom programs,
administered by a committee of three registered voters movies, slides, and the use and distribution of a
of Lexington who are appointed each year by the variety of publications the hygienist helps the chil-
dren develop good dental health practices and stresses
Board of Selectmen. The staff is composed of two
the relationship of dental health to general health
part time dentists and one full time dental hygienist. and appearance. By conference, home visits, and talks
The Lexington Dental Society has worked closely before adult groups the hygienist brings to the parents
with the Dental Clinic Committee in forming the a realization of the meaning of dental health, its
importance, and how it is maintained.
Clinic policy. All Lexington dentists give generously
of their time and services. DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
Lexington High School juniors and seniors are
LEXINGTON DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE examined annually by the local dentists. Every Lex-
Clare A. Burke ington dentist gives his services in conducting these
John Blackhall Smith examinations. All other high school, junior high
school, and elementary school students are examined
Dorothy P. Rich, Chairman annually by the dental hygienist. Each student's
mouth is charted and the record filed in the Dental
Clinic. Notices of dental defects are sent to parents.