Puppy power in the Dentist's chair: can dogs calm scared kids?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether having a friendly, trained therapy dog present could help children who are anxious or uncooperative during dental treatments. Researchers compared the behavior of 20 children aged 4-12 during two similar dental visits—one with a dog and one without. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC