Rittenhouse dental clinic may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is notifying patients of potential HIV, hepatitis B, and C exposure at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square dental clinic following unsanitary practices by the dentist.
- The dentist's license was temporarily suspended by the Pennsylvania Department of State, and the clinic will remain closed until the license is reinstated and safety issues are resolved.
- The city’s health department is updating infection control protocols and providing reeducation for the clinic staff as part of ongoing efforts to address the situation.
- The risk of infection is currently considered low, with no known cases linked to the clinic, but patients treated between April 2025 and May 2026 will receive notifications with testing recommendations.
- Patients with concerns are encouraged to contact the dedicated hotline at 215.685.5488 for more information.