Puppy power: dogs calm kids with autism at the dentist

NCT ID NCT05577234

Summary

This study tested whether having a therapy dog present during dental appointments could help reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers worked with 50 children aged 6-17 who had autism and high dental anxiety. They measured whether two sessions with a therapy dog helped children stay calmer during a third dental visit without the dog present.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Bretonneau - Service d'odontologie

    Paris, France

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