a pet dog to reassure patients at the dentist

A new dental assistant in a hospital in Brest (Finistère). Children were afraid of consultations. Now, with Skully, the service mascot, going to the dentist has a different color. The two-year-old golden dog can thus reassure phobic patients, people with disabilities and the sick. A man suffers from cancer of the palate and appointments with specialists have been going on non-stop for several months. Skully’s presence allows him to think about something else.

Two dental surgeons initiated the arrival of the dog. For them, it is not an accessory, but a real daily help. A first in a hospital in France which surprises patients and brings smiles to each encounter. Caresses without moderation, but also very strict hygiene rules for the animal, which cannot wander throughout the establishment.