PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Patients of a dental clinic in Rittenhouse Square may have been exposed to hepatitis or HIV, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced Wednesday.
The Smiles at Rittenhouse Square dental clinic (also known as Smiles on the Square), located at 255 S. 17th St., is now closed. Last week, the state suspended its dental license due to “unsanitary practices.”
Health officials recommend that patients who were seen at the clinic between April 2025 and May 2026 get tested for hepatitis C, hepatitis B and HIV.
Officials believe the risk of infection is low. The city said there are no known infections at this time.
The dental practice will remain closed until the health department deems it safe.
Patients with questions can call the city’s hotline at 215-685-5488 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.