Dentist fights Kansas Dental Board to keep therapy dog in office

Dentist fights Kansas Dental Board to keep therapy dog in office

By Krista Tatschl Click here for updates on this story     OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — Dr. Kory Kirkegaard watches his 50-pound, 4-year-old standard poodle, Ivy, trot around his feet, soaking up every cuddle from his hand. She wears a neck scarf that reads, “Therapy Dog.” “We miss her,” he says, beginning to tear up. “Wow. I am just emotionally maxed out, I think.” For the last year, Ivy has been allowed to stay in the Art of Dentistry office…

Overland Park dentist fights Kansas Dental Board to keep therapy dog in office

An Overland Park dentist is challenging the Kansas Dental Board’s decision to ban his certified therapy dog, Ivy, from the dental office during patient hours.