Dog-assisted therapy in the dental clinic: Part A-Hazards and assessment of potential risks to the health and safety of humans.

Anne M GussgardJ Scott WeeseArne HenstenAsbjorn Jokstad

Published in: Clinical and experimental dental research (2019)

Risks to the health and safety of humans in the presence of therapy dog in the clinics are present but are low if the dental clinical staff and dog handlers comply with best practices.

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