Special Smiles, Ltd

11/19/2025

On our website's FAQ page, we answer many questions like this one. To manage aggressive behavior and to protect our clients from injuring themselves or the staff, we use pre-sedation and general anesthesia. The Special Smiles attending dentist and anesthesiologist will determine the patient's need for pre-sedation based on medical and behavioral history.

11/13/2025

Caregivers: Is toothbrushing a struggle for you and the person you care for who has intellectual or developmental disabilities? Get expert help in a live TEETH TALK webinar. Our experienced guide will answer all of your questions. Here are the links to register for the session of your choice:
Dec. 3 at 12:00 pm: bit.ly/TeethTalkDec3
Dec. 10 at 5:30 pm: bit.ly/TeethTalkDec10

11/04/2025

If you are a caregiver, you deserve a break -- a coffee break, on us! While you are waiting for your patient's dental work to be completed, Special Smiles invites you to use this coupon for free coffee and a snack in the Commonwealth Cafe. Learn more: https://specialsmilesltd.com/day-of-treatment-wait-times-now-much-shorter/

10/27/2025

You have two opportunities in December to participate in a TEETH TALK live webinar for caregivers. You will learn how to make toothbrushing less stressful and more successful for you and the person you care for who has intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our expert presenter will answer all of your questions. Here are the links to register for the session of your choice:
Dec. 3 at 12:00 pm: bit.ly/TeethTalkDec3
Dec. 10 at 5:30 pm: bit.ly/TeethTalkDec10

Our doctors & staff are dedicated to providing quality dental care for the special needs population.

10/01/2025

Two new ways Special Smiles ❤️ Caregivers: (1) We reduced day of treatment wait times by 35%! (2) We invite you to enjoy free coffee and a snack in the building's cafe while your patient is in treatment! Learn more in our just-published fall newsletter:

Email from Special Smiles Ltd Check Out Fall Events for the Special Needs Community We do our best to make waiting pleasant for patients and caregivers by providing nature-themed private waiting rooms

09/24/2025

We only request documents or tests we need to properly prepare us to meet the needs of the patient. Although the focus is to provide comprehensive dental treatment, it is important to understand that general anesthesia has an effect on the entire body and our goal is to provide SAFE quality care under a strictly controlled environment. All consents must be signed by a legal guardian.

09/17/2025

In most cases, comprehensive oral rehabilitation is completed in one annual visit. A new patient will first be scheduled for an in-person consultation to review health history, to determine the need for general anesthesia, and to order the appropriate pre-operative tests.

For most returning patients, an updated health history and any needed tests are handled ahead of the annual visit without an in-person consultation.

Additional visits may be needed if the patient requires a significant amount of dentistry.

See all FAQs here: https://specialsmilesltd.com/faqs/

Have questions? Call us! 267-639-6250

09/10/2025

It's on Thursday, September 11 at noon: Our next TEETH TALK live webinar for caregivers. Register now at bit.ly/Teeth-Talk You will learn how to make toothbrushing less stressful and more successful for you and the person you care for who has intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our expert presenter will answer all of your questions.

08/27/2025

Comprehensive oral rehabilitation is the elimination of dental disease and the reconstruction of damaged teeth. Treatment includes a comprehensive oral examination, full mouth series of x-rays, cleaning, fluoride application, amalgam and composite restorations (fillings), limited endodontics, periodontal scaling and root planing, minor periodontal surgery, extractions (only if absolutely necessary) and many other services. See all FAQs: https://specialsmilesltd.com/faqs/

08/12/2025

Caregivers: Make toothbrushing less stressful and more successful for you and your loved one who has intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join one of our live webinars in September to get helpful guidance and answers to your questions. Register now at bit.ly/Teeth-Talk

07/30/2025

ENCORE POST: Our friends at Bancroft shining a light on why Special Smiles does the many things we do: It's all because we are dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible healthcare for people who have autism and other disabilities.

A BIG thank you to Special Smiles, Ltd for visiting our school and the Bancroft team that coordinated it! ❤️ Their amazing team provided essential dental care for our students in a way that felt comfortable and safe.

Here's why we loved having them:

- Quick and easy exams: 3-5 minute checkups right in the school chair! 🪑
- Stress-free environment: Disposable mirrors helped ease anxieties and allowed students to see their smiles.
- Specialized OR: They have their own operating room designed specifically for autistic individuals which eliminates the stress of hospital visits. ✅

Thank you, Special Smiles, for your dedication to creating inclusive and accessible healthcare!

07/24/2025

We are delighted to share this post from Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic.