"Therapy Dogs in Dental Offices: A Comforting Presence for Patients"
A dental hygienist in Minneapolis brings her 80-pound English goldendoodle, Ollie, to work to provide emotional support for anxious patients. Ollie's presence has helped relax nervous clients, with many reporting feeling more at ease during their appointments. Studies have shown that petting dogs can reduce stress, and Ollie has become a popular addition to the dental office, even for clients without dental fears. The dog is fully vaccinated and trained to provide comfort without posing a risk of infection, and his schedule is now booked up for the next several weeks due to high demand.