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May 21, 2026

Philadelphia Dental Office Patients Urged to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatitis After License Suspension

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommended patients at a Rittenhouse Square dental office get tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV after the office's license was suspended due to infection control violations.

May 21, 2026·1 source

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Top claims

▪The clinic at 255 South 17th Street in Philadelphia is now closed
▪The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is coordinating with Smiles at Rittenhouse Square's staff to update safety protocols and provide re-education
▪The dentist's license at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square was suspended for unsafe and unsanitary practices

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Infectious Disease and Outbreaks1 Patient safety1 Public health1 US healthcare regulation1

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