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A former patient comes into the dental office and states that she has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer. She
demands her X-rays and treatment record, and claims that she was exposed to unnecessary radiation during her visits. How
should the dental assistant respond? Can the dental assistant be held responsible?

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biceklarissa

Answer:

well the person with cancer asked for X-RAY and then later complained so it's the patient is to blame

okpalawalter8

Answer:

The dental assistant should respond by explaining

  • The advantages and disadvantages of radiations.

  • That dental X-rays do involve radiation but the exposed levels are so low that they're considered safe for children and adults.

  • If the dentist uses digital X-rays instead of developing them on film .it reduces risks from radiation exposure are even lower.

  • Dental radiations are not involved in skin cancers.

It can also be said that the dental assistant are not held responsible for this condition

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