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Special Smiles New Jersey has opened an office in Cherry Hill where caregivers can now schedule a consultation and dental exam for people who have special needs. We are spreading the word across the state with a dedicated NJ web page, a one-page introductory NJ flyer, and visits to facilities…
Read moreIntroduced as a dental practice "bringing smiles to patients on the autism spectrum," Special Smiles was featured in a story on Autism Acceptance Month by 6abc reporter TaRhonda Thomas. Thomas and her production crew filmed at Special Smiles on April 20 and the segment aired on the 5:30 edition of…
Read moreSpecial Smiles has many important partnerships with residential facilities, programs and agencies serving people with intellectual, developmental, psychological, and physical disabilities. We are pleased to introduce you to one of our partners through this article. SPIN is a nonprofit organization founded in 1970 to provide the highest quality services to…
Read moreMark S. Goldstein, DDS founded Special Smiles Ltd. in 2003. From the vantage point of 2023, he looks back on 20 years of progress — but acknowledges not nearly enough progress — in providing access to comprehensive oral health care for severely compromised special needs patients. Below are excerpts from…
Read moreThe Philadelphia-based public television station WHYY produced a “You Oughta Know” segment about Special Smiles that aired February 17 and is archived on the station’s website. You can view the segment on our YouTube channel. “The WHYY team did a great job capturing in just four minutes what Special Smiles…
Read moreSpecial Smiles has many important partnerships with residential facilities, programs and agencies serving people with intellectual, developmental, psychological, and physical disabilities. We are pleased to introduce you to our partners through this newsletter. Divine Providence Village is an Intermediate Care Facility with residential and day programs for women over 18…
Read moreVince Rinicella, a young man with non-speaking autism, had never been asked to review an interior design plan. Interior designer Cassandra Kimnach had never had one of her projects reviewed by a person with special needs. At the suggestion of Special Smiles Founder Dr. Mark Goldstein, Vince and Cassandra met…
Read moreSpecial Smiles, represented by Patricia Silverio and Gene Castellano, hosted a resource table at Philadelphia City Councilmember Derek Green’s Annual Autism Play Date. Held at the Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park on August 28, the event provided a non-stressful atmosphere in which children on the spectrum could enjoy food,…
Read moreSpecial Smiles participated in State Senator Tina Tartaglione’s Summer Community Picnics. Each year, the Senator hosts four picnics for her constituents in the 2nd Senatorial District. Special Smiles — represented by Dr. Mark Goldstein, Patricia Silverio and Gene Castellano — hosted a resource table at the picnics in Norris Park,…
Read moreSpecial Smiles has many important partnerships with residential facilities, programs and agencies serving people with intellectual, developmental, psychological, and physical disabilities. We will be introducing you to our partners through this quarterly newsletter. Merakey is a national nonprofit providing a wide range of services in developmental and behavioral health and…
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