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Smile Train

@smiletrain

Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft charity, empowering local medical professionals to provide free cleft treatment in their own communities.

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Mercer Middle School (@lcps_mercer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our campaign was a huge success! We raised an incredible amount for Smile Train to provide life-changing corrective surgeries for children with cleft lips & palates. Thank you to John Bates, Iva Ballou, & everyone who participated & donated! #MakingADifference #ROARasONE

FDI World Dental Federation (@fdiworlddental) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want to better support patients with clefts? Digital tools are changing the game in #CleftCare, improving treatments and patient outcomes. Our online course equips you with the skills to provide #DigitalCleftCare. New translations are now available! Learn more👇

Want to better support patients with clefts?

Digital tools are changing the game in #CleftCare, improving treatments and patient outcomes.

Our online course equips you with the skills to provide #DigitalCleftCare.

New translations are now available!

Learn more👇
The G4 Alliance (@theg4alliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happening now! #CatalyticFinancing panel by our partners at the The Global Surgery Foundation, Harvard Global Surgery, and Smile Train, as well as Johnson & Johnson Health Equity 🌐💰 Tune in online to learn about the financial background to global SOTA care expansion. Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/81963795425?…

The G4 Alliance (@theg4alliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#CatalyticFinancing session at #WHA78: as this enrapturing tri-panel event wraps up, we want to acknowledge the ongoing work of The Global Surgery Foundation in funding SOTA care expansion initiatives, including the recently renewed memorandum of understanding with us at the #G4Alliance 🌍💪🏼

#CatalyticFinancing session at #WHA78: as this enrapturing tri-panel event wraps up, we want to acknowledge the ongoing work of <a href="/surgfoundation/">The Global Surgery Foundation</a> in funding SOTA care expansion initiatives, including the recently renewed memorandum of understanding with us at the #G4Alliance 🌍💪🏼
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care MOOC is now available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese! Expand your skills with this free course developed with @FDIWorldDental & Dentsply Sirona — and help make cleft care more accessible worldwide. Register now! fdiworlddental.org/digital-cleft-…

Our Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care MOOC is now available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese!

Expand your skills with this free course developed with @FDIWorldDental &amp; <a href="/DentsplySirona/">Dentsply Sirona</a> — and help make cleft care more accessible worldwide.

Register now!
fdiworlddental.org/digital-cleft-…
Susannah Schaefer (@sschaeferst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m proud to share that @SmileTrain is partnering with The Global Surgery Foundation for the 78th World Health Assembly, #WHA78!  Together, we're driving real change in global surgical care. Please visit the World Health Organization for more information. #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery

I’m proud to share that @SmileTrain is partnering with <a href="/surgfoundation/">The Global Surgery Foundation</a> for the 78th World Health Assembly, #WHA78!  Together, we're driving real change in global surgical care. Please visit the World Health Organization for more information. 
  
 #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet Walter from Chile! 🇨🇱 Born with a cleft, his journey began with long trips to the hospital and sleepless nights. Thanks to Smile Train donors, Walter received two life-changing surgeries before his first birthday — all free. Now, he’s thriving! ➡️ smiletra.in/3ZoZUGE

Meet Walter from Chile! 🇨🇱 Born with a cleft, his journey began with long trips to the hospital and sleepless nights. Thanks to Smile Train donors, Walter received two life-changing surgeries before his first birthday — all free. Now, he’s thriving!

➡️ smiletra.in/3ZoZUGE
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How common are clefts? 🤔 The incidence of clefts can vary, and many experts agree that ethnicity plays a role. Clefts are most common among Asians (1 in 500 births), followed by Caucasians (1 in 700), and least common among individuals of African descent (around 1 in 1,200).

How common are clefts? 🤔 The incidence of clefts can vary, and many experts agree that ethnicity plays a role. Clefts are most common among Asians (1 in 500 births), followed by Caucasians (1 in 700), and least common among individuals of African descent (around 1 in 1,200).
Corporación Latinoamericana para la Salud (@saludlatam_org) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌍 En el marco de la #WHA78 participamos en el foro "Acelerando el Financiamiento Catalítico en una Nueva Era", de The Global Surgery Foundation. En este espacio de diálogo se reconoció que los modelos tradicionales de financiamiento ya no responden a los desafíos actuales de la salud global.

🌍 En el marco de la #WHA78 participamos en el foro "Acelerando el Financiamiento Catalítico en una Nueva Era", de <a href="/surgfoundation/">The Global Surgery Foundation</a>.

En este espacio de diálogo se reconoció que los modelos tradicionales de financiamiento ya no responden a los desafíos actuales de la salud global.
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mercer Middle School wrapped their 14th annual #WalkForSmiles, raising $15K for Smile Train — pushing their total to $400K+! 💙 This year honored Mr. Fontaine’s 30+ years of teaching and featured a surprise visit from John Bates of the @commanders! ▶️ smiletra.in/3SDMzXv

Mercer Middle School wrapped their 14th annual #WalkForSmiles, raising $15K for Smile Train — pushing their total to $400K+! 💙 This year honored Mr. Fontaine’s 30+ years of teaching and featured a surprise visit from John Bates of the @commanders!

▶️ smiletra.in/3SDMzXv
Susannah Schaefer (@sschaeferst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #WorldSurgeryDay, as #WHA78 continues, we’re reminded that safe, accessible surgical care is essential—not optional. At @SmileTrain, we see every day how cleft surgery transforms lives and strengthens health systems for the future. 💙 #worldsurgeryday #cleftcare

This #WorldSurgeryDay, as #WHA78 continues, we’re reminded that safe, accessible surgical care is essential—not optional. 

At @SmileTrain, we see every day how cleft surgery transforms lives and strengthens health systems for the future. 💙

#worldsurgeryday #cleftcare
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Iva Ballou’s story at Cleft Con is a powerful reminder: it’s more than surgery—it’s about hope, strength, and community. 💙 Don’t miss her inspiring message. 👉 Register now to be part of something life-changing! ▶️ smiletra.in/4j5ZnR8 #cleftconorlando25 #SmileTrain

Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet Noah from Egypt! 🇪🇬 Born with a cleft and a serious heart condition, baby Noah’s first months were full of fear, surgeries, and sleepless nights. But thanks to Smile Train’s local partner, Al-Nour Hospital, he received free, life-changing care. ▶️ smiletra.in/43Lg27Y

Meet Noah from Egypt! 🇪🇬 Born with a cleft and a serious heart condition, baby Noah’s first months were full of fear, surgeries, and sleepless nights. But thanks to Smile Train’s local partner, Al-Nour Hospital, he received free, life-changing care.

▶️ smiletra.in/43Lg27Y
Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda (@anesthesiaug) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 1 of the SAFE Paediatric Anaesthesia Course wrapped up yesterday at Mulago Hospital—insightful, practical, and impactful. Day 2 is now in full swing, building on strong momentum. Thanks Smile Train, WFSA & PATA for championing safe paediatric anaesthesia in Uganda!

Day 1 of the SAFE Paediatric Anaesthesia Course wrapped up yesterday at Mulago Hospital—insightful, practical, and impactful.
Day 2 is now in full swing, building on strong momentum. Thanks <a href="/Smiletrain/">Smile Train</a>, <a href="/wfsaorg/">WFSA</a> &amp; <a href="/teampata/">PATA</a> for championing safe paediatric anaesthesia in Uganda!
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #WorldNutritionDay, remember: nourishment is the first step to healing. 💙 Babies born with clefts often struggle to feed. Smile Train provides vital nutrition support so every child has the strength to thrive. #SmileTrain #cleftcare #cleft

This #WorldNutritionDay, remember: nourishment is the first step to healing. 💙
Babies born with clefts often struggle to feed. Smile Train provides vital nutrition support so every child has the strength to thrive.

#SmileTrain #cleftcare #cleft
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #NSLHM, meet Sara Horne, CCC-SLP—Smile Train’s Director of Education & Training. From shadowing SLPs to leading global speech, hearing & psychosocial programs, she’s dedicated her career to helping kids with clefts find their voices. ▶️ smiletra.in/3Her7Wp

This #NSLHM, meet Sara Horne, CCC-SLP—Smile Train’s Director of Education &amp; Training. From shadowing SLPs to leading global speech, hearing &amp; psychosocial programs, she’s dedicated her career to helping kids with clefts find their voices. 

▶️ smiletra.in/3Her7Wp
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#DidYouKnow that in 2017, Smile Train started funding cleft-specialized speech in the Philippines? Click the link to learn more about how Smile Train supports comprehensive care for our patients and their families! ▶️ smiletrain.org/patients-famil…

#DidYouKnow that in 2017, Smile Train started funding cleft-specialized speech in the Philippines? Click the link to learn more about how Smile Train supports comprehensive care for our patients and their families! 

▶️ smiletrain.org/patients-famil…
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every child deserves confidence, health, and a smile. This #ChildrensAwarenessMonth, help us support children with clefts worldwide. 💙 #SmileTrain

Every child deserves confidence, health, and a smile. 

This #ChildrensAwarenessMonth, help us support children with clefts worldwide. 💙 

#SmileTrain
Smile Train (@smiletrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s official! Cleft Con Orlando 2025 is happening on July 19! Join us for an empowering day of learning, connection, and inspiration. Register now! Click the link here to register: smiletrain.org/cleftcon/2025/… #cleftconorlando25 #SmileTrain #CleftCommunity

It’s official! Cleft Con Orlando 2025 is happening on July 19! Join us for an empowering day of learning, connection, and inspiration. 

Register now!

Click the link here to register: smiletrain.org/cleftcon/2025/…

#cleftconorlando25  #SmileTrain #CleftCommunity