A patient who is scheduled for an x-ray expresses concerns about being exposed to radiation because he witnessed the effects of radiation on his father, who died of cancer. How should the dental assistant respond to this patient’s concerns?

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The dental assistant should respond to this patient’s concerns by telling him that the amount of x-ray is very minimal and can't cause any negative effect.

What is X-ray?

This is a penetrating form of electromagnetic radiation which produces images of the structures inside your body.

Exposure to large amounts of radiation could increase risk of cancer which is why minimal amounts which is safe is adopted.

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