July 23, 2026
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Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, the dental office that closed earlier this year due to unsanitary practices, is set to reopen following the reinstatement of its license. In May, patients were asked to get tested for HIV and hepatitis following possible exposures.
A Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices plans to reopen after a two-month investigation.
In May, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommended patients at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, now known as Smiles at the Square, be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improper sterilization at the practice. According to court documents, dentist Kirti Chopra sometimes reused single-use anesthesia vials and did not replace saline bags used for implant procedures until they were completely empty.
Chopra's license was suspended during the investigation. However, as of July 17, her license has been reactivated with a four-year probation, state records show. Conditions of reinstatement also included a $15,000 fine and additional training and inspection.
The Health Department told 6ABC that following patient testing, it was not aware of any cases of HIV or hepatitis associated with the office.
"The recommendations that PDPH made to ensure patient safety have been satisfactorily implemented, and we are not opposed to the practice reopening, subject to continued compliance with their agreement with the state," the department told the outlet.
Officials first decided to launch an investigation after a surprise inspection at the clinic in March. The violations were thought to have occurred between April 2025 and May 2026.
Following her reinstatement, Chopra said in a statement that she's added new safety protocols and consulted with outside experts to improve her practice.
"I am deeply sorry for the concern and disruption this has caused my patients; nothing is more important to me than their safety and well-being," Chopra said. "I will work tirelessly to rebuild trust with my patients and demonstrate accountability, and I want to thank the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for working with me to safely reopen my practice.”
