Kayla Reed-Fitzke, PhD, LMFT, is an assistant professor of couple and family therapy in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Her research focuses on identifying ways to promote well-being during emerging adulthood by exploring the intersection of risk and resilience.
While animal-assisted interventions may help calm anxious patients, dental professionals should follow appropriate guidelines to ensure the successful introduction of a therapy dog into practice.