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 reduce distress for anxious patients, dental professionals need to adhere to appropriate guidelines to ensure their proper introduction into dental practice.