Zehra Chowdhury, RDH, BSc, BS, PG Cert
Zehra Chowdhury, RDH, BSc, BS, PG Cert, has been a dedicated dental hygienist in the vibrant city of Toronto for over a decade. She brings a wealth of expertise and a deep passion for shaping the future of dental professionals. As a didactic, laboratory, and clinical dental hygiene instructor, Zehra blends her expertise in patient care with a commitment to education. She finds immense joy in witnessing her students grow into skilled clinicians and believes in education's transformative power to elevate dental care standards. Outside of her professional life, Zehra enjoys staying active and spending quality time with her family and her dog. She embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner, always seeking new opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills.
Understanding and Addressing Patient Concerns Regarding Dental Radiographs
As a dental hygiene clinical instructor, I have observed a significant number of patients not consenting to dental radiographs. Declining dental radiographs can have significant repercussions across several critical areas of dental care. It compromises diagnostic accuracy, impedes effective treatment planning, undermines preventive care measures, poses challenges in upholding legal and ethical standards, and complicates patient education efforts.
Treating patients...