Paws and relax: therapy dogs ease Kids' dental fears
NCT ID NCT07448714
First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether having a friendly therapy dog in the room helps children aged 4 to 12 feel calmer and behave better during dental treatment. Twenty kids with a history of dental fear each had two visits: one without a dog and one with a 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
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