#75 Service Dogs in Dental Settings

Have you ever had a Service Dog or Service Animal accompany your patient to their dental appointment? Can service animals enter the treatment room? Are there infection control considerations?  Are comfort, companion, support, therapy and emotional support animals, considered “service” animals? In this podcast the Divas discuss FAQs surrounding Service Animals in the Dental Setting. 

Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act (AwDA)  https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
• CDC:   Service Animals in Dental Health Care Settings - Infection Control Measures  https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/animals.html
• Journal of the American Dental Association: The Ethics of Service Animals in the Dental Office  https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(19)30294-6/fulltext
• U.S. Dept. of Justice Dept. of Civil Rights - Service Animals  https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
• Modern Practice Solutions Blog: International Assistance Dog Week https://dentalcompliancetn.com/2019/10/16/international-assistance-dog-week/
• OSHA Review Blog: AwDA Rules:  Offices Must Allow Service Animals  https://oshareview.com/2015/06/awda-rules-offices-must-allow-service-animals-dental-regulations/#:~:text=Dental%20offices%20must%20permit%20people,tasks%20for%20people%20with%20disabilities

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