As part of its ongoing global partnership with Smile Train to help children with clefts, Dentsply Sirona provided a new equipment donation and championed a series of fundraising activities to support communities in need access high-quality cleft care. Dentsply Sirona’s actions were recognized through Newsweek’s rankings of America’s Most Responsible Companies of 2023.
Goal: Expand cleft care and double cleft surgical capacity across the hospital network
Smile Train nominated its partner, Dr. Tetruieva, for prestigious award
Smile Train and Kids Operating Room Poised to Launch Solar Surgery System
Presidents of Miss Universe and Miss USA Organizations to lend their expertise to Smile Train
Raising awareness of clefts around the world
Program expansion includes Yemen and Iraq, countries where previous programs were interrupted due to conflict.
Educating the public about clefts
Raising awareness for cleft-affected individuals and the social stigmas they face throughout National Bullying Prevention Month
Charities Smile Train and KidsOR to Sponsor Surgeons Across Africa
Smile Train to create Cleft Leadership Centers to increase access to healthcare