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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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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 .

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

Explanation:

He should explain the patient about the X- rays used in the clinic.

  • That dental X-rays do involve radiation but the exposed levels are so low that they're considered safe for children and adults.
  • Radiations used in clinic are under recommendation limit and are not involved in skin cancers.
  • No, the dental assistant be held responsible.

What are the treatments in which X-Ray are used?

  • Bone fractures and breaks.
  • Tooth problems, such as loose teeth and dental abscesses.
  • Scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine)
  • Non-cancerous and cancerous bone tumors.
  • Lung problems, such as pneumonia and lung cancer.
  • Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
  • Heart problems, such as heart failure.
  • Breast cancer.

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