Dogs calm autistic kids at the dentist, study finds

NCT ID NCT05577234

First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether having a therapy dog present during dental visits helps anxious autistic children feel calmer and complete their treatment. Fifty children aged 6 to 17 with autism took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and whether the dental work was finished successfully.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Bretonneau - Service d'odontologie

    Paris, France

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