We are special care dentists

Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive oral health care for people with physical, intellectual, psychological or developmental disabilities. Our special care dentists have over 80 years of combined dental experience and specialized training. Every staff member understands that individuals with special needs often have unique concerns. Together we strive to provide a place of comfort and an elevated treatment experience for every patient.

Our mission:

Provide high quality general dental treatment including good oral health maintenance
Educate parents and caretakers to improve and/or maintain daily oral hygiene
Increase public awareness on the importance of good oral health and its relationship to overall quality of life

Team

Our experienced team of special care dentists and staff provides comprehensive dental care for individuals with special needs.

Facility

For your comfort and safety, our outpatient dental facility provides each patient and caregiver with a private, sanitized waiting room.

Directions

Our facility is convenient to Interstate 95 and downtown Philadelphia, and offers secure on-campus parking (on Tulip Street).

Longtime Special Smiles patient Louie Berman with his dad Lou

“My name is Lou Berman, President of Louie‘s Voice: Speaking Up for Autism. My son, Louie, is severely autistic and nonverbal. He can be behaviorally challenged at times and requires a high degree of care, especially when going to the dentist. I’ve been patronizing medical providers for my Louie for over 20 years. You’ll not find a better equipped dental facility to accommodate your special needs loved one than Special Smiles. I cannot commend the Special Smiles team enough for the quality of dental care they have provided my autistic son over many years.“

Our Patients Require Sedation Dentistry

Our patients are at least 8 years of age and have developmental, intellectual, physical or psychological disabilities that prevent them from receiving routine dental care in a traditional dental office setting. Because of their disability, our patients require general anesthesia for sedation during routine dental treatment.

Some conditions that may lead to the need for general anesthesia are:

Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Psychological Disabilities

Maladaptive Behaviors
Special Health Care Needs
Dental Phobia
Airway Management Concerns for IV Sedation

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