Visit each individual family and read their stories
Overview of cleft lip and palate management
The Otolaryngologist's advice on craniofacial related issues
The effects on speech and language development
Selection of the craniofacial team brochure
Care for your child after cleft palate repair
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Our Mission
"SMILES" is a group of dedicated families
who have developed a first-hand understanding of the needs of children with cleft lip,
cleft palate and craniofacial deformities. Through our personal sensitivity, energy,
knowledge, and love we are dedicated to improve the lives of these children in our country
and around the world. What
Makes Us Different
We take care of children with cleft lips or palate in the first few
days of life. All of us have been through this experience. Allow us to share the benefits
of early repairs with you. Learn about our team approach in the following pages.
Statement
Any child with a correctable facial deformity which goes
uncorrected - for any reason - is always and forever a tragedy, for if it is not then life
itself has become one.
*A partner organization of Operation Smile
William P. Magee Jr., D.D.S. M.D.
CEO & Co-founder , Operation Smile
 A Mother's Opinion,
"A Unique Experience"
"You may ask yourself why should I have
my child treated at a children's hospital..."
by Suanne Armstrong
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