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Pediatric Dental Health review: Refusal of care 1

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I have been bringing my 3 oldest children to Pediatric Dental Health for my insurance paid cleanings since they were about 3. I have refused all fluoride treatments for my children. This information was recorded in their charts. At one visit (with all 3) I was out of the room with one child having x-rays and returned to find they had given my daughter a fluoride treatment. They were very apologetic, but it should not have happened.
Yesterday, I brought my oldest in for a cleaning. They REFUSED to do her cleaning unless I would agree to xrays! They insisted she "must" have routine xrays. I declined. The hygenist was adamant that it was "not allowed" for her to go more than 2 yrs without xrays. I continued to decline. I was then asked to move to a consult room to speak with the dentist. Dr. Serena Kassam came in to speak with me. She also insisted that routine xrays were following the standard of care. I informed her that I was knowledgeable, but also had the right to decline any test or treatment. She stated she would do a preliminary exam to see if hygeine was good. I asked her specifically "Are you telling me you won't clean her teeth unless I consent to xrays?" and she said "yes" I will never go here again.

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Lovesmiles
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Nov 19, 2010 2:43 am EST

Dr Kassam did not refuse care, you did. Dr Kassam refused substandard care as children need xrays at least every two years. You should really have considered giving your children fluoride too.

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