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Evaluating animal assisted therapy in pediatric dentistry

By Bobbi Conner

Published December 26, 2022 at 5:30 AM EST

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Deidre Williams about evaluating animal assisted therapy to help some children manage anxiety during dental visits and procedures. Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor in the department of pediatric dentistry at MUSC.

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Bobbi Conner

Bobbi Conner has been producing and hosting public radio programs for over 30 years. She was the longtime host of the national Parents Journal public radio program. Conner has lived in the Charleston area for over twenty years.

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