Operation Smile
Where is the headquarters of Operation Smile?
Virginia Beach, VA
Approximately, how many muscles are there in the body?
about 600
Name 3 symptoms that appear with cleft palate?
Difficulty with eating, swallowing, speaking, hearing and breathing are all symptoms of cleft palate.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
the Skin
In a percentage, approximately how much of your body weight is muscle?
40%
How much does it cost to provide a surgery for a child with a cleft condition?
$240
What is the name of the drug often branded as Brufen, Advil, Motrin or Nurofen?
Ibuprofen
What are some other treatments for cleft palate besides surgery?
Speech therapy, dental care and orthodontics are other treatments sometimes required for cleft palate.
What is the longest type of cell in the human body?
The nerve cell or the Neuron.
At what angle should you tilt your brush while brushing your teeth?
45 degrees
When was Operation Smile Founded?
1982
Which teeth are found in between the incisors and the premolars?
Canines
Approximately how long does a cleft surgery take?
45 minutes
What are the four main types of tissues in the body?
Connective tissue, Muscle tissue, Nervous tissue and Epithelial tissue.
A normal human being has how many taste buds?
about 10,000, all of which get replaced regularly!
How many countries around the world have Operation Smile volunteers?
60 countries
Which muscle of the human body can exert the most pressure?
the Jaw
A child is born with a cleft every ___ minutes.
3 minutes
What is the anatomical term for the roof of mouth?
Hard Palate
What is the term used for a biofilm that builds up on the teeth?
Plaque
What are the names of the founders of Operation Smile?
William Magee and Kathleen Magee
In which part of the body do you find the mandible?
The Jaw
Approximately, how many babies are born with cleft palate in the United States?
1 in 1700 babies
What agent causes infectious diseases?
a Pathogen
What is the correct term for the inflammation of one's gums?
Gingivitis