Pediatric Dental Resident The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, Ohio
Learning Objectives:
Define the key terminology related to dog-assisted therapy and its use in medicine.
Understand the major benefits, challenges, and opportunities for dog-assisted therapy, including infection control measures and certification pathways.
Describe the basic steps for integrating therapy dogs into private practice and hospital-based dental settings to enhance patient care.
