Puppy power: therapy dogs calm Kids' dental fears
NCT ID NCT07448714
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether having a therapy dog present during dental treatment helps children aged 4 to 12 who are afraid of the dentist behave better and feel calmer. Twenty children each had two dental visits—one without a dog and one with a trained therapy dog. Researchers compared their behavior using a standard scale to see if the dog made a difference.
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University of Puerto Rico - School of Dental Medicine
San Juan, PR, 00936, Puerto Rico