Tameka Schley Lee, RDH

X-Ray
How to respond when a patient refuses radiographs
Patients will often express a number of concerns about having radiographs taken. When you, as a dental professional, know how important they are to a patient's oral health, how do you respond when a patient declines them? Tameka Schley Lee, RDH, BSDH, goes through some common scenarios and offers advice on what wording could help break through any concerns.
January 7, 2021
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