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Special 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…
Read moreRyan J. Davis, DMD, is a new dentist at Special Smiles. He previously served four years as a dentist in the U.S. Army. Dr. Davis is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry and completed his residency in Pediatrics. "I believe every patient is to be treated with the…
Read moreBy Jordan Strott, DMD Going to the dentist regularly may not be an activity many people look forward to, but it might be one of the most important appointments to keep. Here are some of the top 10 reasons to see your dentist regularly: 1. Oral cancer can be life threatening if…
Read morePennsylvania State Senator Christine Tartaglione visited Special Smiles this spring, touring the facility and meeting with practice founder Mark Goldstein, DDS, staff dentist Jordan Strott, DMD and practice administrator Patricia Silverio. Dr. Goldstein spoke about the origins of Special Smiles, our longstanding relationship with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and our…
Read moreAttendance was high on the beautiful April Sunday when the Greater Philadelphia Autism Society held its annual Autism Acceptance Day event at the Philadelphia Zoo. Special Smiles sponsored the event, hosted an information table, and provided event tickets to all staff members and their families. Special Smiles founder Mark Goldstein, DDS, and practice…
Read moreParents of people with disabilities are hungry for information that may improve the lives of their loved ones. That was evident this spring when Special Smiles staff dentist Jordan Strott, DMD and practice administrator Patricia Silverio co-presented via Zoom to “There’s A Place for Us,” a group of families in North…
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