operation smile
What is operation smiles main goal?
To provide high quality care to those in underprivileged countries with cleft lip
what is a cleft condition?
a gap in the mouth that didn't close during the early stages of pregnancy
who repairs a cleft pallet?
a pediatrician and a reconstructive plastic surgeon
Is operation smile nonprofit?
Yes
does operation smile conduct surgeries in the US?
no
what does having a cleft pallet limit?
eating, breathing, and speaking
when is the best age for the cleft pallet to be repaired?
By the time a child is 3 years old
How much does operation smile pay its surgeons?
$0, its a volunteer based organization
how many countries does operation smile work in?
37 (an answer from 30-50 is fine)
how often is a child born with a cleft pallet?
around every 3 minutes
how much does one cleft operation cost?
$240 (150-350 works as an answer)
how many volunteers does operation smile have?
6,000 (4,000-8,000 works as an answer)
Where is operation smiles HQ?
Virginia Beach
what can affect the development of a cleft pallet?
genetics and family history, pre-existing medical conditions, poor nutrition, and exposure to harmful environmental substances
Whats the success rate of cleft palate surgery?
70-80%
Where was operation smiles first mission
Philippines (Asia works as an answer)
what year was operation smile founded?
1982
What is the scientific name for cleft palate?
Palatoschisis
what is the shortest amount of time a cleft operation can take?
45 minutes
How many people has operation Smile helped?
400,000 (200-600k works as an answer)