• Dog-assisted therapy in the dental clinic. Part B. Hazards and assessment of potential risks to the health and safety of the dental therapy dog 

      Gussgard, Anne Margrete; Weese, J.Scott; Hensten, Arne; Jokstad, Asbjørn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-20)
      <i>Background</i> - A dental therapy dog may help anxious patients in the dental clinic overcome their fear and facilitate the completion of necessary dental care. Dental clinic activities are associated with hazards that may pose potential risks to the health and safety of the dental therapy dog.<p> <p><i>Objectives</i> - To describe potential hazards associated with risks to health and safety ...
    • Dog-assisted therapy in the dental clinic: Part A - Hazards and assessment of potential risks to the health and safety of humans 

      Gussgard, Anne Margrete; Weese, J.Scott; Hensten, Arne; Jokstad, Asbjørn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-16)
      <i>Background</i> - Dog‐assisted therapy in the dental clinic may be an attractive alternative to sedation for anxious patients. Including a dental therapy dog in a clinical setting introduces new hazards and potential risks to health and safety for both humans and animal.<p> <p><i>Objectives</i> - The study aims to describe potential hazards associated with risks to humans by having a therapy ...