The film depicts the incidence of the disease in various parts of South Africa, and deals with the following aspects: effects of fluoride; mottling and hypoplasia, contributory causes of decay; preventive measures; correct methods of brushing the teeth; correct diet; regular dental examination.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
319922
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - South Africa
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental health education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Diseases - Prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nutrition and dental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teeth - Care and hygiene
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)