Using technology as a force to increase access to care and advance cleft care globally, Smile Train and Dentsply Sirona have been recognized for their global community engagement efforts as part of Dentsply Sirona’s “BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World” sustainability strategy. The partnership received a Gold Halo Award, recognizing how it combines digital dentistry and clinical know how to expand access to oral care.
A national movement of representation and belonging arrives in summer 2026
Smile Train will work with AWS to unify donor and program data across 95+ countries, enabling AI-driven insights that improve outcomes for people with clefts worldwide.
The organization is set to showcase innovation and research that will shape the future of global cleft care.
Communities around the world are invited to share moments of joy while raising awareness for cleft-affected individuals.
Building on years of successful partnership, Smile Train and Dentsply Sirona are proud to announce multiple donations of advanced dental equipment to Smile Train partners in India, China, and Indonesia. The donations are set to empower cleft-care clinicians with advanced technologies that will provide a better patient experience and enhance diagnostic precision.
Cleft Con 2025 took place on Saturday, July 19 at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.
Today, Sunday, July 20, 2025, Marks the Inaugural Observance
New facility will transform access to quality cleft care across the region and is a result of a partnership between Smile Train, Ghana's Ministry of Health, Ghana Cleft Foundation and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Organization also recognized with two honorable mentions for communications work