The Effects of Therapy Dog Intervention on Distress in Adult Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Dental anxiety affects an estimated 14-34 million Americans. Fearful patients may voluntarily avoid dental treatment, which can lead to otherwise preventable oral disease. Currently, a variety of treatment is available for aiding patients with dental anxiety, including psychological and pharmaceutical therapies, each with associated costs and risks. Recently, there has been an increase in the use of therapy dogs to ease anxious patients in various settings. Studies have demonstrated the psychological benefits of therapy dogs in medical settings. However, there is not any available research on the impact of therapy dogs on adult patients with dental anxiety.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1127880

Entities

People

  • Patrick J. Fox

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anesthesia
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chemotherapy
  • Data Analysis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Medical Personnel
  • Oral Health
  • Pain
  • Patient Care
  • Pilot Studies
  • Psychotherapy
  • Public Health
  • Schools
  • Therapy
  • Tranquilizing Agents
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

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