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A Paw-sitive Dentist Appointment: The Impact of Providing Therapy Dogs

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Written by Metro Denver Dental Society on April 17, 2023

"One major barrier to oral healthcare utilization is dental anxiety: the apprehension that occurs in anticipation of a dental situation." Lexi Dunnells, dental student at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, presents research findings on the use of therapy dogs in the dental setting.

 

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